care for a lot of things vs care about a lot of things

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'Care about a lot of things' is the more common and idiomatic phrase, indicating concern or interest in various matters. On the other hand, 'care for a lot of things' can be used to express taking care of or looking after many items or objects.

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care for a lot of things

This phrase is correct and can be used to express taking care of or looking after many items or objects.

This phrase is used when referring to the act of physically caring for or maintaining a large number of things.

Examples:

She cares for a lot of plants in her garden.
He cares for a lot of antique collectibles in his house.

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- We care for a lot of people here.
You feel responsible for a lot of things.
But people are running out of euphemisms for a lot of things around here.
I'm really thankful for a lot of things...
Water's useful for a lot of things.
Silence is good for a lot of things.
I hate her for a lot of things.
I blame them for a lot of things.
It's too early for a lot of things.
So much for a lot of things being secret.
DEA could stand for a lot of things.
You can be old for a lot of things.
I had the stomach for a lot of things.
For a lot of things, but I'm trying to help you here.
Kitty, you weren't there for a lot of things.
He didn't mean for a lot of things to happen, Sam but they did.
I have the fingers for a lot of things...
We disbar for a lot of things.
I guess I'm just sorry for a lot of things.
I'm sorry for a lot of things Igor but it wasn't one of them.

Alternatives:

take care of a lot of things
look after a lot of things
attend to a lot of things

care about a lot of things

This phrase is correct and commonly used to indicate concern or interest in various matters.

This phrase is used when expressing emotional investment or interest in a wide range of topics or issues.

Examples:

She cares about a lot of social causes.
He cares about a lot of environmental issues.

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I know I've lied to you about a lot of things, but one thing I never lied to you about was how much I care about you.
I care about a lot of people.
You may not care about those things, but, believe me, they take up a lot of time.
I'm concerned about a lot of things.
Joe's wrong about a lot of things.
I'm sorry about a lot of things too.
I'm wondering about a lot of things.
Sounds like she's made bad choices about a lot of things.
I bet you're intense about a lot of things.
Just been thinking about a lot of things.
I didn't lie about a lot of things.
I don't think he's so particular about a lot of things.
Lately, I've been thinking about a lot of things.
We used to talk about a lot of things at night.
This is about a lot of things.
We talk about a lot of things, Holly.
There's talk about a lot of things.
Toby lied about a lot of things too, em.
-I feel differently about a lot of things.
We should be talking about a lot of things.

Alternatives:

have a lot of concerns
be interested in a lot of things
be invested in a lot of things

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care for a lot of things vs care about a lot of things