CARED (FOR) Synonyms: 217 Similar and Opposite Words

cared-for 1 of 2

adjective

Definition of cared-for next

as in maintained

Related Words

Relevance

Dissimilar Words

cared (for)

2 of 2

verb

past tense of care (for)

as in supervised

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

as in administered (to)

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

as in accepted

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

as in wanted

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

as in preferred

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

Example Sentences

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.

Recent Examples of cared-for

Adjective

Once cleaned, your driveway instantly looks brighter and more cared-for. —

Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 6 Mar. 2026 Gold chrome vines creep across the nail bed, hinting at a sprawling lawn with immaculately cared-for rose bushes. —

Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 21 Feb. 2026 If the cared-for is at home or in assisted living, reach out to your local county Agency on Aging. —

Kat McGowan, NPR, 18 Oct. 2025 As always, buy the best, and best well-cared-for example available. —

Robert Ross, Robb Report, 5 Sep. 2025

Recent Examples of Synonyms for cared-for

Verb

Nelson Nuñez's brother, father, and mother testified through a translator, saying Nuñez would be well supervised if allowed out on bond, was not a danger to the community, and would not flee.

— Peter D'Oench, CBS News, 20 Mar. 2026
The teenage daughter of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has driven a tank during army training supervised by her father, the pair’s latest joint public appearance fueling outside speculation that the girl is being groomed as Kim’s heir.

— Hyung-Jin Kim, Los Angeles Times, 20 Mar. 2026