care for

Verb (3)

1. have a liking, fondness, or taste (for)More general like
2. be fond of; be attached toSynonyms: cherishhold deartreasureMore general loveMore specific yearn
3. provide treatment for“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”Synonyms: treatMore general treat, handleMore specific nurse, bleed, cauterize, administer, doctor, remedy, massage, irrigate, operate on, pack +14 more