care for

phrasal verb

cared for; caring for; cares for

: to do the things that are needed to help and protect (a person or animal) : look after (someone or something)

She cares for elderly patients.

Who is caring for your son while you are at work?

: to feel affection for (someone)

I got the feeling he never really cared for me.

somewhat formal : to like or enjoy (something)

—often used in negative statements

I don't care for jelly beans.

I don't care for your tone of voice.

somewhat formal : to want (something)

Would you care for some pie?

Examples of care for in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Goodbye, Vitamin, which told the story of a woman caring for a parent after an Alzheimer’s diagnosis. —

Judy Berman, TIME, 1 June 2024 Throughout the Obama administration, she was admired for her warm and loving spirit and her decision to move into the White House from her hometown of Chicago to help care for her two granddaughters, Sasha and Malia. —

Dominique Fluker, Essence, 31 May 2024 The fund, called the Hidden Healing Fund, also intends to support groups that are bridging the gap of accessibility in mental health care for minority communities, such as the AAKOMA Project, a nonprofit that offers free therapy sessions to members of marginalized groups. —

Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 30 May 2024 Lee has dedicated her life and career to caring for those with Alzheimer’s disease and dementia at her Elim Care residential facilities and in the community. —

Sabrina Bodon, Sacramento Bee, 30 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for care for

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