- care for something
- care for somethingto like the taste of some kind of food or drink. (Usually used with a negative.) •
I don't care for sweet potatoes.
•I don't care for sweet desserts.
Dictionary of American idioms. 2013.
care for something
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would you care for something — spoken formal phrase used for asking politely whether someone would like something Would you care for a coffee? Thesaurus: ways of asking questions and making requestshyponym to ask a question or questionssynonym Main entry: care … Useful english dictionary
not care for something — not care for someone/something formal phrase to not like someone or something I don’t much care for chocolate. Thesaurus: to hate or dislike someone or somethingsynonym Main entry: care * * * not ˈcare for sb/sth … Useful english dictionary
Would you care for something? — Would you care for sth? | Would you care to do sth? idiom (formal) used to ask sb politely if they would like sth or would like to do sth, or if they would be willing to do sth • Would you care for another drink? • If you d care to follow me, I… … Useful english dictionary
would you care for something — spoken formal used for asking politely whether someone would like something Would you care for a coffee? … English dictionary
care for — verb 1. have a liking, fondness, or taste (for) (Freq. 4) • Hypernyms: ↑like • Verb Frames: Somebody s something Somebody s VERB ing 2. be fond of; be attached to … Useful english dictionary
care for — phrasal verb [transitive] Word forms care for : present tense I/you/we/they care for he/she/it cares for present participle caring for past tense cared for past participle cared for 1) care for someone to love someone, especially in a way that is … English dictionary
ˈcare for sth — phrasal verb to treat something carefully so that it stays in good condition Syn: look after Your clothes won t last if you don t care for them properly.[/ex] … Dictionary for writing and speaking English
provide for (something) — 1. to allow something. The permit will provide for a 30 day hunt beginning in late November. 2. to take care of a need. After you cross the border you will have to provide for your own security. The shape of the tank is designed to provide for… … New idioms dictionary
care for/to do something — like to have or be willing to do something. → care … English new terms dictionary
not care for someone — not care for someone/something formal phrase to not like someone or something I don’t much care for chocolate. Thesaurus: to hate or dislike someone or somethingsynonym Main entry: care … Useful english dictionary
take care of something — take care of sb/sth/yourself idiom 1. to care for sb/sth/yourself; to be careful about sth • Who s taking care of the children while you re away? • She takes great care of her clothes. • He s old enough to take care of himself … Useful english dictionary
