Care

/kɛr/

Meaning & Definition

noun

The feeling of concern or interest; regard or affection.

She showed great care for her elderly neighbors.

Serious attention; effort devoted to a particular task.

He took care in preparing his presentation for the meeting.

The state of being cautious or attentive.

Be sure to handle the equipment with care.

Physical or mental attention towards someone or something.

The patient requires special care during recovery.

verb

To feel concern or anxiety; to be interested.

I care about your wellbeing.

To provide what is needed for the health, welfare, maintenance, and protection of someone or something.

She cares for her children with great dedication.

To be concerned about or have an interest in.

He doesn't care what others think of his choices.

Middle English, from Old English 'caru' meaning sorrow, anxiety.

take care

To look after oneself or others.

care for

To have a liking or affection for someone or something.

I don't care

Indifference or lack of interest in something.

carefree

Free from anxiety or responsibility.

caretaker

A person employed to take care of someone or something.

scare

To frighten or cause fear.

To not care about something.

I couldn't care less about the game.

Give a damn.

I care a lot about my friends.