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care for

1 of 1verb
/kɛr fɔr/
Forms:cares for,caring for,cared for,cared for
1

to provide treatment for or help a person or an animal that is sick or injured

B1transitive
  • The nurse cares for elderly patients at the hospital.
  • The veterinarian will care for your dog during its recovery.
  • The rescue team cares for injured wildlife before releasing them back into the wild.
  • She stayed home to care for her sick mother.
  • The nurse carefully cared for the elderly patient in the hospital.
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2

to like or enjoy a particular thing

  • She cares for classical music, and that's why she plays the violin.
  • We care for a good laugh, so let's watch a comedy tonight.
  • Do you care for coffee or tea in the morning?
  • She cares for reading books in her free time.
  • The team cares for team-building exercises to improve collaboration.
3

to have romantic feelings toward someone

  • Despite the challenges, he continues to care for her unconditionally.
  • I've always cared for you, even when we were apart.
  • It's clear that they care for each other deeply.
  • She genuinely cares for him, and it shows in everything she does.
  • Don't you see?I really care for you; it's not just a passing feeling.