Meaning & Definition of Care in English
English⟶
Care
/kɛr/
noun
1. The work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
- "No medical care was required"
- "The old car needs constant attention"
synonym:
- care,
- attention,
- aid,
- tending
2. Judiciousness in avoiding harm or danger
- "He exercised caution in opening the door"
- "He handled the vase with care"
synonym:
- caution,
- precaution,
- care,
- forethought
3. An anxious feeling
- "Care had aged him"
- "They hushed it up out of fear of public reaction"
synonym:
- concern,
- care,
- fear
4. A cause for feeling concern
- "His major care was the illness of his wife"
synonym:
- care
5. Attention and management implying responsibility for safety
- "He is in the care of a bodyguard"
synonym:
- care,
- charge,
- tutelage,
- guardianship
6. Activity involved in maintaining something in good working order
- "He wrote the manual on car care"
synonym:
- care,
- maintenance,
- upkeep
verb
1. Feel concern or interest
- "I really care about my work"
- "I don't care"
synonym:
- care
2. Provide care for
- "The nurse was caring for the wounded"
synonym:
- care,
- give care
3. Prefer or wish to do something
- "Do you care to try this dish?"
- "Would you like to come along to the movies?"
synonym:
- wish,
- care,
- like
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"
synonym:
- manage,
- deal,
- care,
- handle
5. Be concerned with
- "I worry about my grades"
synonym:
- worry,
- care
Examples of using
Tom requested that we take care of his child.
Have you already decided how you're going to take care of this problem?
I'm shy, but I take care of myself.