CARE (FOR) Synonyms: 171 Similar and Opposite Words

care (for)

verb

Definition of care (for)

as in to watch

to take charge of especially on behalf of another will you care for the lawn while we're gone?

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as in to nurse

to attend to the needs and comforts of he is caring for his mother while she's sick

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as in to accept

to have a favorable opinion of I don't really care for what you're doing with that dog

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as in to want

to wish to have I don't particularly care for rice cereal, but I'll eat it

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as in to prefer

to show partiality toward she generally doesn't care for war movies

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Verb

If available, sit against the floor-to-ceiling windows for the best people-watching views, or out on the terrace if weather permits.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Sep. 2026
The glasses, which Meta said will ship in spring 2027, are designed for cinematic experiences such as watching movies, spatial computing, and gaming.

— Sebastian Herrera, Fortune, 24 Sep. 2026

Definition of watch

Verb

Khadijah had insisted on nursing their newborn Aziza with her own breast milk, but Latif discovers that only a few pouches remain in the fridge and formula makes his baby sick.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 25 Sep. 2026
Saquon Barkley is nursing a stinger sustained last week so the Eagles aren’t fully healthy either.

— Hank Gola, New York Daily News, 25 Sep. 2026

Definition of nurse

Verb

Any deal would almost certainly need to accept the Houthis’ participation in Yemeni politics and provide the group economic benefits, possibly including a share of Yemen’s oil revenues.

— RICHARD HAASS, Foreign Affairs, 23 Sep. 2026
The response period, if any, and the legal consequences of accepting or declining an offer can depend on the specific language used and the applicable law.

— Ethan Stone, Miami Herald, 23 Sep. 2026

Definition of accept

Verb

Zelenskyy also wants help to ensure the flow of Ukrainian grain and other farm products to world markets through the Black Sea.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 23 Sep. 2026
To speed things up, Democrats want amendment votes, most notably one that would allow college athletes to collectively bargain.

— Burgess Everett, semafor.com, 22 Sep. 2026

Definition of want

Verb

With Sarti Rosa, however, the aim is to attract younger drinkers who prefer a sweeter aperitivo that doesn’t taste bitter.

— Jordan Valinsky, CNN Money, 26 Sep. 2026
While wealthy watch buyers can easily afford the extra tax, some are preferring to hold off on purchases or deliveries until the tariff is lifted or lowered, industry analysts say.

— Robert Frank, CNBC, 26 Sep. 2026

Definition of prefer

Verb

The twist is that this room comes from someone else’s house, someone else’s taste, someone else’s desire to supervise what Ruby might become.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 24 Sep. 2026
Under the agreement, Carpentersville is responsible for supervising detainees, medical care, medical transportation and other expenses but won’t be charged for using the East Dundee jail.

— Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 23 Sep. 2026

Definition of supervise

Verb

For many years, Grant was viewed in bright contrast to his dad; as a kid, he was seen to be a stable figure in a tumultuous household.

— Zoey Lyttle, PEOPLE, 18 June 2026
The stadium has become notorious for the glare and has been seen to affect receivers during games.

— Cal Phillips June 17, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 June 2026

Definition of see to

Verb

The need to be liked makes brands write polished statements aimed at everyone watching while the person actually affected waits.

— Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 25 Sep. 2026
Leo appeals to loftier questions about life Unlike Francis, who liked to travel to small Catholic communities far from Rome, Leo has been keen to emphasize and reawaken Europe’s Christian roots.

— Nicole Winfield, Los Angeles Times, 25 Sep. 2026

Definition of like

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