care for

/kˈeə fɔː/

/kˈɛɹ fɔːɹ/

[verb]

to care for

[VERB]

MAIN VERB

[phrase form: care]

to provide treatment for or look after a person or an animal that is sick or injured

synonyms : treat

have a liking, fondness, or taste (for)

be fond of; be attached to

synonyms : cherish

hold dear

treasure

Examples

1. He accepted the responsibility of caring for the dog.

2. We have a duty to care for the refugees.

3. She spends long hours caring for the animals and finding them loving homes.

4. Sarah decided to take on the responsibility of caring for her elderly mother, and even though it can be difficult at times, she knows that a burden of one's own choice is not felt.

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