care for somebody/something phrasal verb ( see also ↑ care )
1 . to look after someone who is not able to look after themselves SYN take care of :
He thanked the nurses who had cared for him.
The children are well cared for.
2 . to do things that keep something in good condition:
Instructions on caring for your new sofa are included.
3 . would you care for something? spoken formal used to ask someone politely if they would like something:
Would you care for another drink?
4 . not care for somebody/something formal to not like someone or something:
I don’t much care for his parents.