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Care

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Noun

1. aid, attention, care, tending

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

Example Sentences:
'no medical care was required'
'the old car needs constant attention'

2. care, caution, forethought, precaution

judiciousness in avoiding harm or danger

Example Sentences:
'he exercised caution in opening the door'
'he handled the vase with care'

3. care, concern, fear

an anxious feeling

Example Sentences:
'care had aged him'
'they hushed it up out of fear of public reaction'

4. care

a cause for feeling concern

Example Sentences:
'his major care was the illness of his wife'

5. care, charge, guardianship, tutelage

attention and management implying responsibility for safety

Example Sentences:
'he is in the care of a bodyguard'

6. care, maintenance, upkeep

activity involved in maintaining something in good working order

Example Sentences:
'he wrote the manual on car care'

Verb

7. care

feel concern or interest

Example Sentences:
'I really care about my work'
'I don't care'

8. care, give care

provide care for

Example Sentences:
'The nurse was caring for the wounded'

9. care, like, wish

prefer or wish to do something

Example Sentences:
'Do you care to try this dish?'
'Would you like to come along to the movies?'

10. care, deal, handle, manage

be in charge of, act on, or dispose of

Example Sentences:
'I can deal with this crew of workers'
'This blender can't handle nuts'
'She managed her parents' affairs after they got too old'

11. care, worry

be concerned with

Example Sentences:
'I worry about my grades'

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.


Care

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verb
1. (when tr, may take a clause as object)
to be troubled or concerned; be affected emotionally
he is dying, and she doesn't care
2. (intr; foll by for or about)
to have regard, affection, or consideration (for)
he cares more for his hobby than his job
3. (intransitive; foll by for)
to have a desire or taste (for)
would you care for some tea?
4. (intransitive; foll by for)
to provide physical needs, help, or comfort (for)
the nurse cared for her patients
5. (transitive)
to agree or like (to do something)
would you care to sit down, please?
6.  for all I care
noun
7. 
careful or serious attention
under her care the plant flourished
he does his work with care
8. 
protective or supervisory control
in the care of a doctor
9. (often plural)
trouble; anxiety; worry
10. 
an object of or cause for concern
the baby's illness was her only care
11. 
caution
handle with care
12.  care of
13.  in care
noun acronym for
1. 
Cooperative for American Relief Everywhere, Inc.; a federation of US charities, giving financial and technical assistance to many regions of the world
2. 
communicated authenticity, regard, empathy: the three qualities believed to be essential in the therapist practising client-centred therapy

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Care

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Cooperative for American Relief Everywhere, Inc.
noun
1. 
a. 
a troubled or burdened state of mind; worry; concern
b. 
a cause of such a mental state
2. 
close attention or careful heed
to drive with care
3. 
a liking or regard (for)
to show no care for others
4. 
charge; protection; custody
left in a friend's care
5. 
something to watch over or attend to; a responsibility
verb intransitiveWord forms: cared or ˈcaring
6. 
to have objection, worry, regret, etc.; mind
do you care if I go?
7. 
to feel concern or interest
to care about others
8. 
to feel love or a liking (for)
9. 
to take charge of; look after; provide (for)
10. 
to wish (for); want
do you care for more pie?
verb transitive
11. 
to feel concern about or interest in
I don't care what you did
12. 
to wish or desire
do you care to eat now?

Webster’s New World College Dictionary, 4th Edition. Copyright © 2010 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. All rights reserved.


Care

see synonyms of care
abbr.
Cooperative for American Relief Everywhere
n.
1.
a. A concerned or troubled state of mind, as that arising from serious responsibility; worry.
b. An object or source of worry, attention, or solicitude: the many cares of a working parent.
c. Interest, regard, or liking: did not show the least care for her.
2.
a. Close attention, as in doing something well or avoiding harm: painted the trim with care.
b. Upkeep; maintenance: a product for the care of fine floors; hair care products.
c. Watchful oversight; charge or supervision: left the child in the care of a neighbor.
3. Attentive assistance or treatment to those in need: a hospital that provides emergency care.
v. cared, car·ing, cares
v.intr.
1. To be concerned or interested: Once inside, we didn't care whether it rained or not.
2. To provide needed assistance or watchful supervision: cared for the wounded; caring for an aged relative at home.
3. To object or mind: If no one cares, I'll smoke.
4.
a. To have a liking or attachment: didn't care for the movie.
b. To have a wish; be inclined: Would you care for another helping?
v.tr.
1. To wish; desire: Would you care to dance?
2. To be concerned to the degree of: I don't care a bit what critics think.

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