Synonyms for

Cared

Verb / kerd / Another word for cared — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

to feel concern or interest; attach importance to something

Synonyms & similar words

worry manage like deal wish givecare care handle worried concerned bothered involved fussed distressed perturbed anxious interested affected sympathetic compassionate empathetic considerate thoughtful attentive mindful watchful protective kind

Synonyms by register

Formal

concerned attended regarded solicitous

Informal

bothered minded fussed over

Literary

cherished tended watched over

Antonyms

neglected ignored disregarded abandoned unattended indifferent

Common collocations

  • cared for
  • cared about
  • cared deeply
  • cared little
  • cared a lot
  • cared enough
  • cared for someone
  • cared for something

Word family

noun care
verb care
adjective caring
adverb carefully

Usage note

The past tense 'cared' often appears in phrases like 'cared for' (meaning looked after) or 'cared about' (meaning felt concern for).

Example sentences

  1. I cared for my sick sister by bringing her soup.
  2. The teacher cared about her students' success.
  3. He cared for the environment by recycling.
  4. She cared about the welfare of animals.
  5. My parents cared about my well-being.

Quotes

  • I have learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel. - Maya Angelou
  • Nobody cares how much you know, until they know how much you care. - Theodore Roosevelt
  • The greatest gift you can give another person is to care about them. - Steve Brunkhorst

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