care for

Meaning

1. Oxford50% of films

   to love or like sb very much

2. Editorial30% of films

   Used in polite offers or questions to ask if someone would like something, such as food, a drink, or company.

   Care for wine, sir?

3. Oxford15% of films

   to look after sb who is sick, very old, very young, etc.

   It's been my privilege to care for him, sir.

In the movies · 40

• It's been my privilege to care for him, sir.Taking Chance2009
• I came because I need you. I care for you.The Godfather1972
• ...at times like this I realize how much I care for you...Barry Lyndon1975
• I care for himThe Favourite2018
• Care for a smoke?Sin City2005
• Care for wine, sir?Hillbilly Elegy2020
• Didn't care for that film.Mysterious Skin2005
• And you care for me.The Imitation Game2014

Learn it in full scenes

• The Godfather1972
  • Bonasera Asks for Justice
  • Woltz Refuses Johnny the Role
  • Vito Refuses Sollozzo's Deal

From the same entry

• care of
• in care
• in the care of
• take care
• take care
• take care of
• under the care of
• couldn't care less
• for all you, I, they, care
• who cares
• Would you care for
• not care a damn

More phrasal verbs

• get down to
• reach out to
• get around
• stick together
• fight back
• settle in
• stand out
• call for
• do without
• blend in
• go through with
• start up