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Why is it "caring for", not "caring about"?

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Rebecca

Usually, "caring about" is the correct expression to use. However, when we are talking about the act of providing care for something or someone (like a nurse with a patient), "caring for" is the correct expression. The speaker is referring to the act of looking after his restaurant, so "caring for" is appropriate here. Ex: My grandmother is ill. I have been caring for her since she was discharged from the hospital. Ex: It's not easy caring for patients. Nurses and doctors have tough jobs.

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