CARED (FOR) Synonyms: 217 Similar and Opposite Words

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adjective

as in maintained

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cared (for)

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verb

past tense of care (for)

as in supervised

to take charge of especially on behalf of another will you care for the lawn while we're gone?

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as in administered (to)

to attend to the needs and comforts of he is caring for his mother while she's sick

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as in accepted

to have a favorable opinion of I don't really care for what you're doing with that dog

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as in wanted

to wish to have I don't particularly care for rice cereal, but I'll eat it

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as in preferred

to show partiality toward she generally doesn't care for war movies

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Recent Examples of cared-for

Adjective

John appreciated the simple things in life, like a well-cared-for lawn. — Washington Post Readers, Washington Post, 27 Sep. 2026 Figures from the local Valencian government highlight how cared-for agricultural land has decreased by 53 percent since 1999. — Chris Marshall-Bell, New York Times, 3 Sep. 2026 No matter what color or finish is in during a particular season, true high-net-worth nails will always be centered on cared-for cuticles, immaculate polish placement (no smudges, chips, or flooding), and minimalist or neutral designs. — Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 15 Aug. 2026 Even well-cared-for lawns develop thatch, which can be beneficial or detrimental, depending on its thickness. — Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 15 July 2026 The style is refreshingly informal yet efficient, ensuring guests feel warm-and-fuzzy cared-for, without being overfussed. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Mar. 2026 If the cared-for is at home or in assisted living, reach out to your local county Agency on Aging. — Kat McGowan, NPR, 18 Oct. 2025 As always, buy the best, and best well-cared-for example available. — Robert Ross, Robb Report, 5 Sep. 2025

Recent Examples of Synonyms for cared-for

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Englert also supervised the stunning cinematography, and one marvels at how this often silly film looks so smart.

— Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 20 Oct. 2026
At the time of his arrest, McQuay supervised about 15 officers assigned to a patrol unit in Fresno’s northeast policing district.

— Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 17 Oct. 2026

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For years, Pollock’s brother Sande had nursed him through alcoholism and breakdowns, but then Krasner stepped in.

— Zachary Fine, New Yorker, 14 Oct. 2026
Dean Fryer, the restaurant’s namesake, nursed a pint outside while chatting with creative director Nicholas Blechman.

— Leigh Nordstrom, Footwear News, 9 Oct. 2026

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Internationally, a United Nations resolution on geographical names says that when countries sharing a feature can’t agree on a common name, each country’s name is accepted.

— Bilin Lin, Fortune, 23 Oct. 2026
After Israel accepted its meager portion, Arabs attacked and retained a significant part of the land that was to be divided between Jews and Arabs.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of accepted

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The board didn’t want a remote CEO Unlike the billionaires who left, Zuckerberg runs a company whose board wanted him in the building.

— Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 23 Oct. 2026
Tina said Tony helped bring a publisher to the Philippines, opening doors for artists who wanted to work with major comic book companies.

— Charlie Lapastora, CBS News, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of wanted

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The same report cites a shopper who ran a blind taste test of Aldi’s L’oven bagels against Thomas’ bagels and preferred the Aldi version.

— Ashley Lynch, Charlotte Observer, 23 Oct. 2026
The Allrecipes report cites a shopper who ran a blind taste test between Aldi’s L’oven bagels and Thomas’ bagels, and preferred the Aldi version.

— Ashley Lynch, Sacbee.com, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of preferred

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These products have long been treated as compromises — fallbacks for pet owners or renters.

— Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 23 Oct. 2026
But the familiarity of the fantasy elements and the brusqueness with which they’re treated would be forgivable if Wildwood did a better job exploring how the real world connects to the magical side of the story.

— Alison Willmore, Vulture, 23 Oct. 2026

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On the other side is Gadi Eisenkot, a centrist former military chief who is temperate and broadly liked but lacks the political instincts to become a clear favorite.

— Ruth Margalit, New Yorker, 25 Oct. 2026
Restless and frustrated fans, many of whom never liked the hiring of football coach Sonny Dykes to replace Gary Patterson in the first place, would prefer the school start the process of looking for a new head coach five minutes ago.

— Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Oct. 2026

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