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10 Language-to-English DictionariesCare for
/kɛər fɔːr/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
To look after and provide for the needs of someone who is unable to care for themselves.
"She stayed home to care for her elderly parents." - 2
To have a strong liking, affection, or regard for someone or something.
"Would you care for a cup of tea?"
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The verb phrase combines 'care', originating from Old English 'caru' meaning sorrow, anxiety, or attention, with the preposition 'for'. Over centuries, the combination evolved from emotional anxiety about someone to active nurturing, affection, and liking.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Care for" is said worldwide
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prendre soin de
Transliteration: pʁɑ̃dʁ swɛ̃ də
"Il faut prendre soin de sa santé."
sich kümmern um
Transliteration: zɪç ˈkʏmɐn ʊm
"Sie kümmert sich um ihre kranke Mutter."
prendersi cura di
Transliteration: prɛnˈdersi ˈkuːra di
"Mi piace prendersi cura del giardino."
cuidar de
Transliteration: kwiˈdaɾ de
"Ella sabe cómo cuidar de los animales."
cuidar de
Transliteration: kwiˈdaɾ dʒi
"Ele gosta de cuidar do seu jardim."
देखभाल करना
Transliteration: dekhbhal karna
"वह अपने बीमार भाई की देखभाल करती है।"
照顾
Transliteration: zhào gù
"护士在医院照顾病人。"
돌보다
Transliteration: dolboda
"그는 부모님을 돌봅니다."
世話をする
Transliteration: sewa o suru
"彼女は病気の猫の世話をしています。"
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