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care
1[kair]
noun
a state of mind in which one is troubled; worry, anxiety, or concern.
He was never free from care.
a cause or object of worry, anxiety, concern, etc..
A massage is an excellent way to forget your cares for a little while.
Their son has always been a heavy care to them.
serious attention; solicitude; heed; caution.
She devotes great care to her work.
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.
Address my mail in care of the American Embassy.
grief; suffering; sorrow.
verb (used without object)
to be concerned or solicitous; have thought or regard.
You can just tell she cares for people's feelings by the way she talks to them.
to be concerned or have a special preference (usually used in negative constructions).
I don't care where we go, I just want to get out of town for a bit.
to make provision or look out (usually followed byfor ).
Will you care for the children while I am away?
to have an inclination, liking, fondness, or affection (usually followed byfor ).
Would you care for dessert?
I don't care for him very much.
verb (used with object)
to feel concern about.
He doesn't care what others say.
to wish; desire; like.
Would you care to dance?
verb phrase
to have concern for or interest in.
It's a privilege to stand in the presence of so many people who care about building a better Canada.
They don't care about the privacy of the people who use their services.
to have affection for; love.
One of my greatest joys in life is cooking for those I care about.
CARE
2[kair]
noun
a private organization for the collection of funds, goods, etc., for distribution to people in foreign countries who need aid.
care
1/ °ģÉÉ /
verb
(when tr, may take a clause as object) to be troubled or concerned; be affected emotionally
he is dying, and she doesn't care
(intr; foll by for or about) to have regard, affection, or consideration (for)
he cares more for his hobby than his job
to have a desire or taste (for)
would you care for some tea?
to provide physical needs, help, or comfort (for)
the nurse cared for her patients
(tr) to agree or like (to do something)
would you care to sit down, please?
I am completely indifferent
noun
careful or serious attention
under her care the plant flourished
he does his work with care
protective or supervisory control
in the care of a doctor
(often plural) trouble; anxiety; worry
an object of or cause for concern
the baby's illness was her only care
caution
handle with care
Usual abbreviation: c/o.Ģżat the address of: written on envelopes
social welfare made the legal responsibility of a local authority by order of a court
CARE
2/ °ģÉÉ /
acronym
Cooperative for American Relief Everywhere, Inc.; a federation of US charities, giving financial and technical assistance to many regions of the world
communicated authenticity, regard, empathy: the three qualities believed to be essential in the therapist practising client-centred therapy
Usage
Other 51³Ō¹Ļ Forms
- carer noun
- noncaring adjective
- overcare noun
- uncaring adjective
51³Ō¹Ļ History and Origins
Origin of care1
Origin of care2
51³Ō¹Ļ History and Origins
Origin of care1
Idioms and Phrases
take care,
be alert; be careful.
Take care that you don't fall on the ice!
take care of yourself; goodbye: used as an expression of parting.
take care of,
to watch over; be responsible for.
to take care of an invalid.
to deal with; attend to.
I'll take care of the bill, and you can go out and get the car started.
couldn't care less, could not care less; be completely unconcerned: Also could care less.
I couldn't care less whether she goes to the party or not.
Synonym Study
Example Sentences
A source told the outlet Allman is āreceiving the best care possibleā and ālucky to have survived.ā
A conversation between ingredients that already know how to take care of you.
So first, and most obviously, whatever the court decides will profoundly impact access to gender-affirming care.
"No parent should have to fear leaving their child in the care of professionals, but the sheer scale of her abuse is staggering," she added.
Defendants have disputed responsibility for any violation in the duty of care to the victims of the Kincora Boys' Home.
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When To Use
Care means to devote thought to something and consider it important enough to be worthy of concern. Care also means an attention to detail or the supervision and protection of something. Care has several other senses as a noun and a verb.If you care about something, then you think it is worthy of your time and it is of concern to you. Most parents care what happens to their children, for example, and will protect and help them.
- Real-life examples: Animal lovers care about the safety and treatment of pets. Most citizens care where their tax money goes. The point of giving a person a present is to show that you care about them.
- Used in a sentence: I always watch the news because I care deeply about what is happening in the world.
- Used in a sentence: I really donāt care if you throw out that old couch.
- Real-life examples: Surgeons use great care when they slowly and methodically perform surgeries. Drivers should use care when navigating snow and ice on the road. Masters of a craft devote great care to their work and create amazing things.
- Used in a sentence: The house was falling down because the carpenters didnāt devote much care when they built it.
- Real-life examples: Baby bears are under their motherās care until they can protect themselves. Plants need proper care from gardeners if they are to grow successfully. Most people keep their money in the care of a bank or accountant.
- Used in a sentence: The children were in the teacherās care during the field trip.
Definitions and idiom definitions from Dictionary.com Unabridged, based on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, Ā© Random House, Inc. 2023
Idioms from The American HeritageĀ® Idioms Dictionary copyright Ā© 2002, 2001, 1995 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company.
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