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- Dictionarycare/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 Opposite
- 2. serious attention or consideration applied to doing something correctly or to avoid damage or risk: "he planned his departure with great care" Similar Opposite
verb
- 1. feel concern or interest; attach importance to something: "they don't care about human life"
- 2. look after and provide for the needs of: "he has numerous animals to care for"
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CARE definition: 1. the process of protecting someone or something and providing what that person or thing needs…. Learn more.
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. : a cause for such anxiety. 3. a.
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.
SYNONYMS 1. See concern. 3. To take care, pains, trouble (to do something) implies watchful, conscientious effort to do something exactly right. To take care implies the performance of one particular detail: She took care to close the cover before striking the match.
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.
Definition of care verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
[uncountable] the process of caring for somebody/something and providing what they need for their health or protection. Some people were badly injured and needed medical care. We aim to continually improve the quality of patient care. How much do men share housework and the care of the children?
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.
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?"
An object or source of worry, attention, or solicitude. The many cares of a working parent. American Heritage. Similar definitions. A liking or regard ( for) To show no care for others. Webster's New World. Similar definitions. Close attention or careful heed. To drive with care. Webster's New World. Similar definitions. More Noun Definitions (9)
