care for

verb

1. To attend to the needs of, especially in the manner of a nurse or personal aide.

   “I cared for my ailing mother for five years.”

   “The grave is still cared for by the local authorities, and the monument is in an excellent state of preservation.”

2. To like or appreciate; to consider to be appealing, tasteful, or suitable.

   “Mrs. Dingley and Mrs. Johnson say, truly they don't care for your wife's company, though they like your wine.”

   “"Do you really care for this kind of thing?" he asked at length.”