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care for

/kɛr fɔːr/

1 entry

verb

B1formalcommon/kɛr fɔːr/

uncountable · transitive · phrasal, inseparable

A phrasal verb used to indicate looking after someone or something, or having a liking or preference for something.

ruФразовый глагол, используемый для обозначения заботы о ком-то или чём-то, или наличия симпатии или предпочтения к чему-либо.esVerbo frasal que se usa para indicar el cuidado de alguien o algo, o el tener afecto o preferencia por algo o alguien.frVerbe à particule utilisé pour désigner le fait de s'occuper de quelqu'un ou de quelque chose, ou d'éprouver de l'affection ou une préférence pour quelque chose.deVerb, das die Fürsorge für jemanden oder etwas oder eine Zuneigung bzw. Vorliebe für etwas ausdrückt.ptVerbo frasal usado para indicar cuidar de alguém ou algo, ou ter afeição, gosto ou preferência por algo.zh短语动词,表示照顾、照料某人或某物,或表示喜欢、对某事物有兴趣。arفعل مركب يُستخدم للدلالة على رعاية شخص أو شيء والاهتمام به، أو الإعجاب به أو تفضيله.

  1. To look after someone or something formal

    To provide the necessary care, attention, or support for someone or something.

    • She cares for her elderly mother every day.
    • The nurse cares for the patients in the hospital.
    • He cares for his garden with great dedication.

    ruЗаботитьсяescuidar de alguien o algofrprendre soin dedeSich kümmern umptCuidarzh照顾arالعناية

    Synonyms: attend tofosterlook aftermindnurseprotectraisetendwatch over

    Antonyms: abandonforsakeignoreneglect

  2. To like or have affection for informal

    To feel affection or fondness for someone or something.

    • I really care for my younger brother.
    • She doesn't care for spicy food.
    • He cares for her deeply.

    ruЛюбить или испытывать привязанностьestener cariño afraimer, avoir de l'affection pourdeMögen oder Zuneigung empfindenptGostar ou ter afeiçãozh喜欢或对某人有感情arأن يحب أو يميل إلى

    Synonyms: adorecherishhold dearlikelovetreasure

    Antonyms: despisedetestdislikehateloathe

  • cared for past participle
  • cared for past simple
  • caring for present participle
  • cares for third person singular

Base verb: care