cared for

ADJECTIVE

beloved

Synonyms

STRONGEST

admired cherished dear esteemed favorite hallowed loved popular prized respected revered treasured venerated well-liked

STRONG

darling dearest pet pleasing sweet

WEAK

doted on endeared fair-haired highly regarded highly valued idolized near to one's heart precious worshiped

Antonyms

STRONGEST

disliked

WEAK

despised hated

ADJECTIVE

comfortable

Synonyms

STRONGEST

appropriate complacent convenient cozy easy enjoyable happy healthy loose pleasant pleased relaxed satisfying serene snug soft useful warm

WEAK

adequate agreeable at rest cheerful contented delightful enjoying gratified hale hearty loose-fitting made well protected relaxing relieved rested restful restored satisfactory sheltered snug as a bug in a rug soothed strengthened untroubled well-off

Antonyms

STRONGEST

cold cool disagreeable dissatisfied hard strict troubled uncomfortable unfriendly unhappy unpleasant unsuited

WEAK

destitute discontented hopeless miserable needy neglected pitiable poor upset wretched

ADJECTIVE

homey

Synonyms

STRONGEST

comfortable comfy cozy delightful homelike hospitable inviting pleasant restful snug welcoming

STRONG

congenial folksy informal

WEAK

cheerful familiar simple

Antonyms

STRONGEST

inhospitable uncomfortable uninviting unpleasant unwelcoming

ADJECTIVE

protected

Synonyms

STRONGEST

covered guaranteed guarded preserved secured sheltered

STRONG

camouflaged cherished defended disguised ensconced fostered harbored safeguarded shaded

WEAK

immune safe

Antonyms

STRONGEST

exposed

WEAK

insecure susceptible unprotected unsheltered vulnerable weak

Example Sentences

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Instead of being cared for in the orphanage, the two children were adopted together in Denmark, like tens of thousands of others sent overseas in a state-sanctioned practice that lasted decades.

From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026

Voters have never much cared for rich people trying to buy the state’s highest elected office.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026

Don’t hesitate to be cared for by physician associates like nurse practitioners and physician assistants.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 3, 2026

Women with endometriosis want to be cared for, properly.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

I want her to say that they go to special homes where they are cared for.

From "The Miscalculations of Lightning Girl" by Stacy McAnulty

cared for

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