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care - Dictionary definition and meaning for care

CARE

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

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