care

noun

  1. 1

    activity involved in maintaining something in good working order

    he wrote the manual on car care

  2. 2

    the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something

    no medical care was required

    the old car needs constant attention

  3. 3

    attention and management implying responsibility for safety

    he is in the care of a bodyguard

  4. 4

    judiciousness in avoiding harm or danger

    he exercised caution in opening the door

    he handled the vase with care

  5. 5

    a cause for feeling concern

    his major care was the illness of his wife

  6. 6

    an anxious feeling

    care had aged him

    they hushed it up out of fear of public reaction

verb

  1. 1

    be concerned with

    I worry about my grades

  2. 2

    feel concern or interest

    I really care about my work

    I don't care

  3. 3

    prefer or wish to do something

    Do you care to try this dish?

    Would you like to come along to the movies?

  4. 4

    be in charge of, act on, or dispose of

    I can deal with this crew of workers

    This blender can't handle nuts

  5. 5

    provide care for

    The nurse was caring for the wounded

Synonyms

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