Phrasal Verb: care for

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To care for somebody is to look after someone who is young, old or ill and not able to take care of themselves.

Example of use:
Mrs Evans has just had an operation so her daughter is caring for her until she has recovered.

infinitive – care for

present simple – care for and cares for

-ing form – caring for

past simple – cared for

past participle – cared for

See also, look after

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