cared-for
Given loving attention
Cared-for describes someone or something that receives attention and maintenance.
A well-cared-for garden shows signs of regular tending.
A cared-for child has their needs met.
The hyphenated form appears before nouns; after verbs, the words separate: The house was well cared for.
One who is treasured
- treasuredRegarded with deep affection
- adoredIntensely cherished
- valuedHeld in high regard
- preciousHighly esteemed, greatly valued
dear · loved · prized · esteemed · appreciated · favored · respected · revered
Given food for health
- fosteredPromoted growth of
- supportedGave aid or backing
- cultivatedImproved through nurture
- rearedRaised to maturity
raised · parented · nursed · encouraged · guided · mentored · developed · educated
Kept from harm
- shelteredKept safe from harm
- guardedWary and restrained
- secureProtected from harm
- defendedShielded from harm
shielded · safe · supervised · monitored · insulated · preserved · covered · ensured
Repaired and maintained
- preservedKept from deterioration
- repairedRestored to function
- cleanedRemoved dirt from
- polishedSmooth, refined, accomplished
restored · tended · groomed · conditioned · renovated · refurbished · tuned · overhauled
beloved
One who is treasured
precious · dear · loved · prized · esteemed · appreciated · favored · respected · revered · honored
nourished
Given food for health
- fosteredPromoted growth of
- supportedGave aid or backing
- cultivatedImproved through nurture
reared · raised · parented · nursed · encouraged · guided · mentored · developed · educated · tended
safeguarded
Kept from harm
defended · shielded · safe · supervised · monitored · insulated · preserved · covered · ensured · cocooned
serviced
Repaired and maintained
polished · restored · tended · groomed · conditioned · renovated · refurbished · tuned · overhauled · well-kept
cared-forneglected
Not given proper attention
uncared-for · abandoned · untended · unattended · forsaken
cared-forunwanted
Not wished for
unloved · rejected · abandoned · forsaken · cast aside
cared-forabandoned
Left behind completely
unprotected · exposed · vulnerable · helpless · thrown to the wolves
care, cared, caring, cares, careful, carefully, carefulness, careless, carelessly