caretaking

The word “caretaking” has 3 syllables: care-tak-ing

It's pronounced as /ˈkɛrˌteɪkɪŋ/


What is synonym and antonym for caretaking?

In the thesaurus, “caretaking” has 12 synonyms.

Here are synonyms for caretaking along with examples of usage in sentences.


Synonyms for caretaking

Meanings of caretaking

  • noun
    1. The act of taking care or taking charge of something.

Example Sentences

  • She devoted years of her life to caretaking for her grandmother.
  • The job involved both maintenance and caretaking duties.
  • His experience in caretaking helped him secure a role at the estate.
  • Caretaking can be physically and emotionally demanding.
  • The couple took turns caretaking for their elderly neighbor.

On this page you'll find 12 synonyms or another words to caretaking, such as: caregiving, fatherhood, fathering, maternity, motherhood, mothering, parenthood.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

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parenthood

parenting

fatherhood

fathering


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