(of someone's feelings, wishes, or rights) To have due regard for
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To nurture or look after in a fatherly or paternal way
“The psychiatrist, with all his training, was sadly not able to utilize his vast knowledge of human behavior to father his own son properly.”
To have a desire for
“Do you want some honey to go with your pancakes?”
(delight in) To take great pleasure in
“While the English may delight in tea and crumpets, the French relish their coffee and croissants.”
To like in an emphatic manner, or have a strong liking for
“Of course, I would love having a coffee with you.”
To provide for, usually for one's family
“He felt it was now his job to work for his family.”
To make a living for the benefit of others
“I provide for my family as best I can with my meager wage.”
To make sure or certain of something
“I will be tuning this machine to ensure that it operates at its full capacity.”
To take care or charge of, especially on behalf of another
“We hired a babysitter to watch our kids while we went out for a rare dinner alone together.”
(of someone's feelings, wishes, or rights) To have due regard for
“Please respect my family's wish to be left alone during this difficult time.”
To design with a new shape or form
“Our graphic designer will create a new layout for the website.”
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