care for Meaning, Definition & Usage

1. verb have a liking, fondness, or taste (for)
   
2. verb be fond of; be attached to
   treasure; hold dear; cherish.
   
3. verb provide treatment for
   treat.
   
   • The doctor treated my broken leg
   • The nurses cared for the bomb victims
   • The patient must be treated right away or she will die
   • Treat the infection with antibiotics

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