Meaning & Definition of Care in English

1. The work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something

• "No medical care was required"

• "The old car needs constant attention"

2. Judiciousness in avoiding harm or danger

• "He exercised caution in opening the door"

• "He handled the vase with care"

3. An anxious feeling

• "Care had aged him"

• "They hushed it up out of fear of public reaction"

4. A cause for feeling concern

• "His major care was the illness of his wife"

5. Attention and management implying responsibility for safety

• "He is in the care of a bodyguard"

6. Activity involved in maintaining something in good working order

• "He wrote the manual on car care"

1. Feel concern or interest

• "I really care about my work"

• "I don't care"

2. Provide care for

• "The nurse was caring for the wounded"

3. Prefer or wish to do something

• "Do you care to try this dish?"

• "Would you like to come along to the movies?"

4. Be in charge of, act on, or dispose of

• "I can deal with this crew of workers"

• "This blender can't handle nuts"

• "She managed her parents' affairs after they got too old"

5. Be concerned with

• "I worry about my grades"