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   care

   /kɛː/

   noun

   • 1. the provision of what is necessary for the health, welfare, maintenance, and protection of someone or something: "the care of the elderly" Similar safe keepingsupervisioncustodychargeprotectionkeepingkeepcontrolmanagementministrationguidancesuperintendencetutelageaegisresponsibilityguardianshipwardshiptrusteeshiptrustprovision of carelooking afterparentingmotheringfatheringconcernconsiderationattentionattentivenessthoughtregardmindnoticeheedsolicitudeinterestcaringnesssympathyrespectlooking afterOpposite neglectdisregard
   • ▪ protective custody or guardianship provided by a local authority for children whose parents are dead or unable to look after them properly: British "she was taken into care"
   • 2. serious attention or consideration applied to doing something correctly or to avoid damage or risk: "he planned his departure with great care" Similar cautioncarefulnesswarinessawarenessheedfulnessheedattentionattentivenessalertnesswatchfulnessvigilancehypervigilancecircumspectionprudenceguardednessobservancediscretionjudiciousnessforethoughtthoughtregardheedmindfulnessconscientiousnesspainstakingnesspainseffortmeticulousnesspunctiliousnessfastidiousnessaccuracyprecisionOpposite carelessnesscarelessness
   • ▪ an object of concern or attention: "the cares of family life"
   • ▪ a feeling of or occasion for anxiety: "she was driving along without a care in the world" Similar worryanxietytroubledisquietdisquietudebotheruneaseupsetdistressconcernsorrowanguishgriefsadnessafflictionwoehardshiptribulationsufferingpaintormentmiseryangstresponsibilitystresspressurestrainperturbationburdensOpposite happiness

   verb

   • 1. feel concern or interest; attach importance to something: "they don't care about human life"
   • ▪ feel affection or liking: "you care very deeply for him"
   • ▪ like or be willing to do or have something: "would you care for some tea?"
   • 2. look after and provide for the needs of: "he has numerous animals to care for"

   Word Origin Old Englishcaru (noun), carian (verb), of Germanic origin; related to Old High German chara ‘grief, lament’, charon ‘grieve’, and Old Norse kǫr ‘sickbed’.

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishCARE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   CARE definition: 1. the process of protecting someone or something and providing what that person or thing needs…. Learn more.

3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › careCare Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   noun. ˈker. plural cares. Synonyms of care. 1. : suffering of mind : grief. 2. a. : a disquieted state of mixed uncertainty, apprehension, and responsibility. oppressed by sickness, grief, or care William Wordsworth. also : something that causes such a state : a particular worry, concern, etc. Relax and leave all your cares behind. b.

4. www.dictionary.com › browse › careCARE Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   the provision of what is needed for the well-being or protection of a person or thing: He is under the care of a doctor. With proper care, the watch will last a lifetime. temporary keeping, as for the benefit of or until claimed by the owner: He left his valuables in the care of friends.

5. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishCARE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   Definition of 'care' care. (keəʳ ) Word forms: cares , caring , cared. 1. verb [no cont] B1. If you care about something, you feel that it is important and are concerned about it. ...a company that cares about the environment. [VERB + about] ...young men who did not care whether they lived or died. [VERB wh]

6. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › careCare - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   To care is to feel concern, and care is attention given, tending, or upkeep. If you care about how your garden grows, you will take care to water it often, remove weeds, and talk to your plants about the weather.

7. www.thefreedictionary.com › CareCare - definition of care by The Free Dictionary

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   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.

8. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishMeaning of care – Learner’s Dictionary - Cambridge Dictionary

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   used to emphasize that someone is not interested in or worried about something or someone: [ + question word ] I couldn't care less what people think. Who cares? informal. B2. used to emphasize that you do not think something is important: "Manchester United will be in the final if they win this match." "Who cares?"