Fear for

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verb

To be worried about someone's safety or well-being.

I fear for my grandmother's health.
Visual representation of "fear for" - To be worried about someone's safety or well-being

Often appears as...

  • fear for someone's safety
  • fear for someone's health
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Emotional Context

Use 'fear for' when expressing deep concern for someone's well-being, showing empathy.

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After the accident, I couldn't help but fear for his recovery.
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Not Physical Fear

'Fear for' is more about emotional worry; it's not used for immediate physical danger.

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I don't fear for myself, but for my family's future without me.
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Personal Connection

Use it when there's a personal stake or connection with the person you're worried about.

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She feared for her brother who was hiking in the storm.
Visual representation of the word "Fear for"

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