care for

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Definition
  1. Verb:
    • To provide treatment or medical attention to someone: To look after the health needs of a person or animal, often in a professional capacity.
    • To have a fondness or liking for someone or something: To feel affection, attachment, or a positive preference towards a person, activity, or thing.
Usage and Examples

  • Providing treatment:

    • The nurse will care for the wounded soldiers.
    • He dedicated his life to caring for sick animals.

  • Having fondness:

    • I really care for my students and want them to succeed.
    • She doesn't care for modern art; she prefers classical styles.
Advanced Usage
  • "to care for someone/something" (in a protective or nurturing sense): To be responsible for the well-being and safety of someone or something.
    • It's a big responsibility to care for an elderly relative.
    • They hired a gardener to care for the rare plants.
Variants and Related Words
  • Caregiver (n): A person who provides care for someone who is sick, disabled, or young.
    • Professional caregivers are in high demand.
  • Care (n): The process of protecting someone or something and providing what they need.
    • The children were placed in the care of their aunt.
Synonyms
  • Look after: To take care of or be responsible for someone or something.
  • Tend to: To care for or give one's attention to.
  • Be fond of: To like or have affection for.
Phrasal Verbs and Related Constructions
  • Take care of: This is a very close synonym, often used interchangeably with "care for" in the sense of providing for needs or treatment.
    • Can you take care of my cat while I'm away?
  • Care about: To be concerned about or interested in. (Note: This differs from "care for," as it does not imply providing direct treatment or action).
    • I care about the environment.
Related Idioms
  • Couldn't care less: To have no interest or concern whatsoever.
    • He couldn't care less about fashion trends.
  • In the care of: Being looked after by a specific person or institution.
    • The package was sent in the care of the embassy.
Verb
  1. provide treatment for
    • The doctor treated my broken leg
    • The nurses cared for the bomb victims
    • The patient must be treated right away or she will die
    • Treat the infection with antibiotics
  2. be fond of; be attached to
  3. have a liking, fondness, or taste (for)

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