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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

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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.

How to use it: care for someone/something (She cares for her elderly father.)

Similar words: look after, take care of

Opposites: neglect

Common phrases: care for someone, care for children, care for animals

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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.

How to use it: not care for something (I do not care for strong coffee.); would someone care for something? (Would you care for some tea?)

Similar words: like, enjoy

Opposites: dislike

Common phrases: care for something, care for coffee, care for jazz

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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