Definition of care

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care - 12 definitions

- noun
1. care -- the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something; "no medical care was required"; "the old car needs constant attention"
synonyms: attention, aid, tending
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2. caution -- judiciousness in avoiding harm or danger; "he exercised caution in opening the door"; "he handled the vase with care"
synonyms: caution, precaution, forethought
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3. concern -- an anxious feeling; "care had aged him"; "they hushed it up out of fear of public reaction"
synonyms: concern, fear
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4. care -- a cause for feeling concern; "his major care was the illness of his wife"
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5. care -- attention and management implying responsibility for safety; "he is in the care of a bodyguard"
synonyms: charge, tutelage, guardianship
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6. care -- activity involved in maintaining something in good working order; "he wrote the manual on car care"
synonyms: maintenance, upkeep
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- verb
7. care -- feel concern or interest; "I really care about my work"; "I don't care"
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8. care -- provide care for; "The nurse was caring for the wounded"
synonyms: give care
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9. wish -- prefer or wish to do something; "Do you care to try this dish?"; "Would you like to come along to the movies?"
synonyms: wish, like
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10. manage -- 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"
synonyms: manage, deal, handle
Source:WordNet 3.0
 
11. worry -- be concerned with; "I worry about my grades"
synonyms: worry
Source:WordNet 3.0
 
12. care, cared -- to be concerned or interested
synonyms: cared, cares, caring, uncaring, reak
Source:OWL 2 Web Ontology Language
 
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