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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Travis County commissioners say that would generate more than $75 million annually, which will help pay for child care for infants and toddlers in low-income families. —

Asher Price, Axios, 5 Nov. 2024 But advocates remain nervous given the GOP’s appetite for other anti-LGBTQ+ policies, such as bills blocking gender-affirming care for transgender youth. —

Kate Sosin, Them, 5 Nov. 2024 Last month, Harris released a plan that would add benefits including care for hearing and vision, and long-term in-home health care. —

Stephanie Armour, CBS News, 4 Nov. 2024 Peanut was a rescue squirrel who had lived under Longo's care for seven years. —

Greta Cross, USA TODAY, 4 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for care for