care for

phrasal verb

cared for; caring for; cares for

1

: 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?

2

: to feel affection for (someone)

I got the feeling he never really cared for me.

3

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.

4

somewhat formal : to want (something)

Would you care for some pie?

Examples of care for in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

That’s no surprise given that, on average, child care for just one kid consumes about 25% of a New York City family’s income, the second-largest expense only after rent. —Shahana Hanif, New York Daily News, 28 Feb. 2025

Pelc Graca learned this lesson a few years ago as a new mom juggling her business and caring for her newborn, when the idea of squeezing in a workout felt impossible. —Perri Ormont Blumberg, TIME, 28 Feb. 2025

The best way to care for acne-prone skin is to consult a dermatologist (medical specialist of conditions of the skin, hair, and nails) for a diagnosis and treatment plan. —Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 27 Feb. 2025

While the couple were at the Nova festival, Einav’s parents were caring for their son, Almog, who was two years old at the time. —Christian Edwards, CNN, 26 Feb. 2025

Rhymes for care for

• albacore
• alongshore
• antiwar
• anymore
• blastopore
• carnivore
• commodore
• dinosaur
• evermore
• furthermore
• guarantor
• herbivore