cared-for
ˈkɛrd fɔːr
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Adjective

well-maintainedreceiving necessary attention and maintenance
  • The garden looked beautiful and cared-for.
  • The cared-for car ran smoothly for years.
  • Her cared-for pets were always healthy and happy.
attended looked after maintained
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looked after with attention and kept in good condition
The garden is well-cared-for and beautiful.

Origin of cared-for

Old English, caru (care) + for (for)

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petadj.
domesticated
kept and cared for as a companion animal
empty place
left empty and no longer cared for by people
care facility
place where homeless animals are cared for
facility
place where children are cared for
coat
hair on a dog's body, often cared for by grooming
security
being cared for by someone competent
care
cared for or attended to
childcare
place where young children are cared for

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  1. French:bien entretenu, ...
  2. German:gepflegt, ...
  3. Italian:curato, ...
  4. Spanish:mantenido, ...
  5. Portuguese:bem-cuidado, ...
  6. Chinese:维护良好, ...
  7. Japanese:手入れが行き届いている, ...
  8. Arabic:مُعْتَنًى بِهِ, ...
  9. Hebrew:מְטוּפָּח, ...
  10. Russian:ухоженный, ...
  11. Ukrainian:доглянутий, ...
  12. Hindi:सुसंरक्षित, ...
care for
kɛər fɔr

Definition of care for - Reverso English Dictionary

Phrasal verb

tr.
1.
nurturelook after and provide for the needs of
  • She cares for her elderly parents at home..
look after
2.
affectionlike or be fond of
  • I don't really care for spicy food..
adore cherish
3.
healthcareTECH.provide medical treatment or assistanceTECH.
  • Doctors care for patients in the hospital.
look after nurse
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ask someone if they want tea
Would you care for a cup of tea?

Examples of care for in a sentence

  • He decided to care for abandoned animals.
  • She doesn't care for loud music.
  • He seems to care for his new neighbors.
  • Nurses care for the elderly in nursing homes.
  • Volunteers care for injured wildlife at the sanctuary.

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  1. French:s'occuper de, aimer, ...
  2. German:pflegen, mögen, ...
  3. Italian:accudire, piacere, ...
  4. Spanish:cuidar de, gustar, ...
  5. Portuguese:tomar conta de, apreciar, ...
  6. Chinese:照料, 喜欢, ...
  7. Japanese:世話をする, 好き, ...
  8. Arabic:عَنِيَ بِـ, أَحَبَّ, ...
  9. Hebrew:לְטַפֵּל, לְחַבֵּב, ...
  10. Russian:ухаживать за, любить, ...
  11. Ukrainian:піклуватися про, подобатися, ...
  12. Hindi:देखभाल करना, पसंद करना, ...
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