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care for someone

to feel tenderly toward someone; to love someone. I care for you a great deal, Walter. I care for you too, Alice.

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care for someone or something

to take care of someone or something. Will you care for my cat while I am away? I would be happy to care for your child.

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care for something

to like the taste of some kind of food or drink. (Usually used with a negative.) I don't care for sweet potatoes. I don't care for sweet desserts.

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care for

v.

1. To like or love someone or something: I care for you very deeply.

2. To provide needed assistance or supervision to someone or something: The hospital hired more nurses to care for the sick. My sister cares for my dog when I'm out of town.

3. To like or have an attachment to someone or something. Usually used in the negative: I don't really care for strawberry ice cream.

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