care for — to look after someone or something; to provide for someone's needs
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to look after someone or something; to provide for someone's needs
Pronunciation (IPA): /kɛr fɔr/
Example Sentences
- My robot vacuum doesn't care for my cat's fur tumbleweeds rolling around the house.
- The dedicated nurse cares for twenty patients during her night shift.
- He pretends to care for classical music, but secretly listens to K-pop.
care for
VERB[/kɛr fɔr/]
to look after someone or something; to provide for someone's needs
She stays up all night to care for her sick grandmother.
Bears care for cubs, humans share with love - caring hearts we all bear and share
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old English 'caru' meaning anxiety or sorrow, combined with Old English 'for' meaning before or on behalf of. The phrase developed over time to mean providing attention and support for someone's wellbeing.
Breakdown
care (Old English 'caru', meaning concern/attention) + for (Old English 'for', meaning on behalf of/for the sake of) = care for (to look after or provide for someone's needs)
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📝Examples
“My robot vacuum doesn't care for my cat's fur tumbleweeds rolling around the house.”
“The dedicated nurse cares for twenty patients during her night shift.”
“He pretends to care for classical music, but secretly listens to K-pop.”
“Would you care for some tea before we begin the meeting?”
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