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/
Korean meaning: 돌보다, 보살피다
Korean pronunciation: **케어** 포
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
A nurse carefully cares for a young patient in the hospital
Bears care for cubs, humans share with love - caring hearts we all bear and share
🎤Pronunciation
🌳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.
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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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