Care For (Verb)

Meaning ¹

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".

Classification

Verbs of grooming, dressing and bodily care.

Synonyms

• Treat

Hyponyms

• Dress
• Cauterize
• Hyperventilate
• Burn
• Purge
• Iodize
• Remedy
• Shock
• Nurse
• Massage
• Cup
• Analyze
• Bleed
• Administer
• Psychoanalyze
• Psychoanalyse
• Irrigate
• Operate On
• Vet
• Detox
• Doctor
• Phlebotomize
• Splint
• Phlebotomise
• Pack
• Insufflate
• Medicate
• Correct
• Manipulate

Meaning ²

Be fond of; be attached to.

Classification

Verbs of feeling.

Synonyms

• Cherish
• Treasure
• Hold Dear

Meaning ³

Have a liking, fondness, or taste (for).

Classification

Verbs of feeling.