caregiver — a person who provides care for someone who is sick, elderly, or disabled
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a person who provides care for someone who is sick, elderly, or disabled
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈkerɡɪvər/
Example Sentences
- The superhero caregiver could change diapers faster than a speeding bullet!
- As a caregiver, she has learned to communicate with patients who speak different languages.
- The robot caregiver was great at taking vital signs but terrible at giving hugs.
caregiver
NOUN[/ˈkerɡɪvər/]
a person who provides care for someone who is sick, elderly, or disabled
a person who provides care for someone who is sick, elderly, or disabled
By the river, a caregiver prepares to deliver care with love!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Caregiver is a modern English compound word formed by combining 'care' (from Old English 'caru', meaning concern or responsibility) and 'giver' (from Old English 'gifan', meaning to give). The term literally denotes a person who provides care or assistance to others.
Breakdown
care (concern, responsibility for another's wellbeing) + giver (one who gives or provides). The compound expresses the concept of someone who provides care as their primary function.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The superhero caregiver could change diapers faster than a speeding bullet!”
“As a caregiver, she has learned to communicate with patients who speak different languages.”
“The robot caregiver was great at taking vital signs but terrible at giving hugs.”
“Many caregivers work long hours to ensure their patients receive proper care.”
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