care

/kɛr/
noun
  1. The process of looking after someone or something; providing what is needed for health, safety, or maintenance.
    • She left her dog in the care of a trusted neighbor while she traveled.
    • Regular skin care can help prevent dryness and irritation.
    • The hospital provides excellent medical care for all patients.
  2. Serious attention or thought given to avoid damage, risk, or mistakes.
    • He wrote the letter with great care to avoid any spelling errors.
    • Handle the glassware with care; it is very fragile.
    • You should take care when crossing a busy street.
  3. A feeling of worry or concern about something.
    • She was free from care after finishing her final exams.
    • Don't let small cares ruin your day.
    • His biggest care was finding a job that paid enough for rent.
verb
  1. To feel concern or interest about someone or something; to think something is important.
    • Do you care if we leave a little early?
    • She doesn't care what other people think of her style.
    • I really care about my friends and their happiness.
  2. To provide help or supervision for someone who cannot fully look after themselves.
    • Volunteers care for abandoned animals at the shelter.
    • Nurses care for patients in the hospital around the clock.
    • He cares for his elderly mother every weekend.
  3. To like or feel affection for someone (often used in romantic contexts).
    • They care for each other like true partners.
    • She cares about him more than she wants to admit.
    • After all these years, he still cares for her deeply.
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