care for
Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples
Pronunciation: US /ˈkɛr fɚ/ · UK /ˈkeə fə/
care for means: To give someone or something the help and attention they need.
verb
To give someone or something the help and attention they need.
- Who will care for the cat?
- He cared for his mother during her illness.
- The nurses are caring for several young patients.
To like something or find it pleasant; often used in negative sentences or polite offers.
- I do not care for this music.
- Would you care for a sandwich?
- She never cared for expensive restaurants.
Questions about care for
What does care for mean?
To give someone or something the help and attention they need.
What is care for in other languages?
Türkçe: bakmak · Español: cuidar · Français: prendre soin de · Deutsch: betreuen · Italiano: prendersi cura di · 日本語: 世話をする
How do you pronounce care for?
In American English /ˈkɛr fɚ/; in British English /ˈkeə fə/.
How do you use care for in a sentence?
Who will care for the cat? He cared for his mother during her illness.
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