care
noun
- 1
activity involved in maintaining something in good working order
he wrote the manual on car care
- 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
attention and management implying responsibility for safety
he is in the care of a bodyguard
- 4
judiciousness in avoiding harm or danger
he exercised caution in opening the door
he handled the vase with care
- 5
a cause for feeling concern
his major care was the illness of his wife
- 6
an anxious feeling
care had aged him
they hushed it up out of fear of public reaction
verb
- 1
be concerned with
I worry about my grades
- 2
feel concern or interest
I really care about my work
I don't care
- 3
prefer or wish to do something
Do you care to try this dish?
Would you like to come along to the movies?
- 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
provide care for
The nurse was caring for the wounded
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