1
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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2
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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3
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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4
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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5
as in to prefer
to show partiality toward
she generally doesn't care for war movies
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Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for care (for)
Verb
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But her green eyes are still intense as always, watching me.—
Zayd Ayers Dohrn,
New Yorker,
28 Mar. 2026 -
Marlins fans who show up at games to watch Sherman’s bargain-bin product are some of the best, most loyal (and most patient) fans in South Florida.—
Greg Cote
Updated March 27,
Miami Herald,
28 Mar. 2026
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According to the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium, the calf stood, took early steps, and began nursing shortly after birth.—
Hanna Wickes,
Kansas City Star,
24 Mar. 2026
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The Columbus Zoo and Aquarium said the calf stood, took early steps, and began nursing shortly after birth and is now acclimating to his surroundings in the giraffe barn.—
Hanna Wickes,
Miami Herald,
24 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Detectives said two girls accepted the ride and told the suspect their destination.—
Matthew Rodriguez,
CBS News,
28 Mar. 2026
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IDs from other states are not accepted.—
Eleanor Nash,
Kansas City Star,
28 Mar. 2026
Verb
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When that comes, some CRTPO members want the option to vote on whether the project continues based on the designs.—
Desiree Mathurin
March 27,
Charlotte Observer,
27 Mar. 2026
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How can other young women and girls who wants to be creators online push through that embarrassment and stop worrying about what other people are thinking?—
Emma Hinchliffe,
Fortune,
26 Mar. 2026
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Yamilet Orta, who has been riding for about five years, said many women prefer riding together.—
Brenda Miranda,
Miami Herald,
25 Mar. 2026
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Yet that seems to be what locals and regulars prefer tourists to think, as just beyond Montauk Highway lies lush farmland, vineyards, and remote beaches.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 Mar. 2026
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The additional $10 million the department is requesting would pay for two supervising attorneys, 25 attorneys, 3 senior legal analysts and one associate governmental program analyst, the request says.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
23 Mar. 2026
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The lawsuit also claims that the city failed to properly hire, supervise, train and retain VonBank.—
Maya Wilkins,
Chicago Tribune,
23 Mar. 2026
Verb
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People who like luscious heritage hotels packed to the rafters with stories.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
26 Mar. 2026
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Those who like combative, left-leaning leaders might cast their votes for one of these two Washington vets.—
James Rainey,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Mar. 2026
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The lobby also doubles as a café (where guests enjoy complimentary coffee and tea all day long), so you'll be welcomed by the smell of roasting beans.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Mar. 2026
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Three sides of the bar are open to the general public, who can walk around the backside of the North End Zone concourse and still enjoy the new view of the field.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
28 Mar. 2026
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“Care (for).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/care%20%28for%29. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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