care forShe had to give up her job to care for her elderly mother.
take care ofI just want to make enough money to take care of my family.
look afterMy aunt looked after me after my parents died.
nurseHe nursed me back to health.
tendformalHe lived a quiet life, tending his garden and his hives.
nurtureformalHe wished he could stay at home and nurture his children.
watchWill you watch the children while I do the shopping?
mindUKCould you mind my bag while I go to the loo?
babysitCan you babysit this Friday evening?
sitI can't go - I'm sitting my nieces and nephews that night.
childmindUKMany mothers with their own children at home will childmind to earn some extra income.
pet-sitI asked the neighbours if they could pet-sit for us while we're on holiday.