to care
∞
1.0
- verb
- /kɛr/
:
cuidar
- One in 10 said they had to give up work to care for them as a result.
- care for children
- care for patients
- care for the sick
She needs to be taken care of up by by Ogian.
- She needs to be taken care of up by by Ogian.
- How I get the the swoop and take care of my hair.
- At that time, you know, she really took good care of that aspect of things.
- I feel, you know, I'm feeling good taking care of myself.
- I'm not having a baby take care of you.
- The primary thing that's happening is protect, care for be involved.
Examples
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She decided to care for the stray dog until it found a home.
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In those environments, athletes want coaches who care for them both on and off the field of play.
Academic text (2011) -
I love you, I want to care for you, I respect you.
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It's about learning how to care more about what makes you happy.
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So, OK, so first is I really care about my students.
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Beyond amazing tools, love connections made with real people who care a lot about kids.
Academic text (2011) -
Greater research attention to younger patients and the providers who care for them is also needed.
Academic text (2013) -
An increasing number of DKG members care for senior friends or relatives.
Academic text (2015) -
When people take on a full-time caring role, they often neglect their own health needs.
Academic text (2012) -
Roselyn stated that a way of caring for her students was to be respectful to them.
Academic text (2008)
Synonyms
∞
1.3
To look after a person or thing and deal with their needs
∞
1.3
To look after someone or deal with a problem
∞
1.0
To look after someone and provide food or shelter
472
1.1
Take care of someone or something to keep them safe and working
347
1.0
Look after a sick or injured person and give them needed help
199
1.8
To take care of someone or something
174
1.0
To take care of a person, animal, or plant
151
3.6
To take care of someone or something
60
2.3
To take care of someone to help them get better
4
1.2
Look after and help someone so they are safe and healthy
1
4.9
To look after a person, a house, or pets for a short time
Antonyms
Idioms
Phrasal Verbs
Compounds
- Specialized
50
3.0
A hospital unit where very ill people get constant monitoring and treatment
- Specialized
18
3.1
A hospital area where very sick patients get constant care and monitoring
14
3.8
A doctor you see first for health problems who gives general care and arranges specialist help
- Specialized
11
2.8
Care and help with medical and personal needs in a person's home for elderly or disabled people
- Specialized
5
2.1
Doctors and nurses give treatment and nursing to a patient during a hospital stay
- Specialized
5
3.4
The way people get health services from places like a hospital or clinic
4
2.2
Help for people who cannot fully look after themselves, for example with bathing, dressing, and eating
3
3.3
A doctor or nurse you see first for health problems and regular check-ups
- Specialized
2
4.7
A hospital area where very small or sick newborns get constant medical care
- Specialized
2
3.0
Basic health care you get first from a doctor or community clinic for everyday needs
- Informal
2
2.5
Gentle, careful help and attention people give to someone or something that needs support
- Formal
1
5.0
A level of careful attention a sensible person shows in a situation, often required by law
- Jargon
1
3.8
Enough careful attention a sensible person gives in a situation to avoid harm
- Specialized
1
4.4
A place that gives long-term medical care and help for people recovering
- Specialized
1
3.4
Care that doctors and nurses give to babies, children, and teenagers
- Specialized
1
3.5
A hospital department that gives close care to people with serious heart problems
- Baby Talk
1
3.0
A made-up colorful bear character with a symbol on its belly showing a feeling
- Formal
1
3.8
The level of attention and caution a reasonable person shows in similar situations to avoid harm
- Specialized
A special method nurses use in intensive care to treat very sick patients
How Attentive
Surface Forms
Etymology
Care comes from an old English word caru meaning 'worry' or 'concern'. To care for someone first meant to feel concern and then to take responsibility and look after them.