fear for

Frequency: 7.512.5 per million words

To be worried about someone's safety.

fearfear (verb) + PREPOSITION

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Examples (10)

  • We fear for their safety in the storm.
  • Parents naturally fear for their children's wellbeing.
  • The community began to fear for the missing hiker's life.
  • She couldn't help but fear for her elderly neighbor living alone.
  • Doctors fear for the patient's recovery after the accident.
  • I fear for the future of our environment if we don't act now.
  • The rescue team started to fear for the survivors trapped underground.
  • Many citizens fear for their jobs during the economic downturn.
  • Teachers fear for students who show signs of distress.
  • We all fear for the wildlife affected by the oil spill.