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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.
CARE meaning: 1. the process of protecting someone or something and providing what that person or thing needs…. Learn more.
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.
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.
care. (keəʳ ) Word forms: plural, 3rd person singular present tense cares , present participle caring , past tense, past participle 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]
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.
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.
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)
noun. /kɛr/ [uncountable] the process of caring for someone or something and providing what they need for their health or protection medical/patient care How much do men share child care? the provision of care for the elderly skin/hair care products see day care, easy-care, healthcare, intensive care, managed care.
