care for (A2)
phrasal verb
Pronunciation: /kɛər fɔːr/
Definition
Look after someone or something by providing for their needs.
Examples
Nurses care for patients in the hospital around the clock.
She moved back home to care for her aging parents.
It is difficult to care for a garden during a severe drought.
How to Use care for
- care for someone/something (phrasal verb)
- To look after or provide for. — "The charity works to care for homeless animals."
- not care for (phrasal verb)
- To not like or enjoy. — "I honestly don't care for this type of music."
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