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?

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When cared for properly, and dry cleaned, these coats can last decades. —

Alexis Bennett Parker, Vogue, 4 Feb. 2025 Transgender young adults and families with transgender youth filed a legal challenge Tuesday against an executive order from the Trump administration that restricts gender-affirming care for transgender people under 19. —

Kiara Alfonseca, ABC News, 4 Feb. 2025 Collins has promised to cut regulations across the department and elevate the quality of care for veterans. —

CBS News, 4 Feb. 2025 Tatiana was working several jobs, including at a Starbucks and caring for a boy with autism. —

John Annese, New York Daily News, 3 Feb. 2025 See all Example Sentences for care for