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Definition of Care
1. Verb. Feel concern or interest. "Sam and Sue care"; "I don't care"
Also: Care For
Derivative terms: Caring
2. Noun. The work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something. "The old car needs constant attention"
Specialized synonyms: Hair Care, Haircare, Hairdressing, Maternalism, Baby Sitting, Babysitting, Pet Sitting, Dental Care, First Aid, Intervention, Treatment, Incubation, Livery, Manicure, Pedicure, Nourishment, Nursing, Tender Loving Care, Tlc, Nurturance, Personal Care, Skin Care, Skincare, Faith Cure, Faith Healing, Tree Surgery, Health Care, Healthcare
Generic synonyms: Work
Derivative terms: Aid, Attend, Tend
3. Verb. Provide care for. "The nurse was caring for the wounded"
Specialized synonyms: Dry-nurse, Attend, Look, See, Take Care, Fuss, Mother, Overprotect, Nurse
Generic synonyms: Aid, Assist, Help
4. Noun. Judiciousness in avoiding harm or danger. "He handled the vase with care"
Generic synonyms: Judiciousness
Derivative terms: Cautious
5. Verb. Prefer or wish to do something. "They care to move "; "Would you like to come along to the movies?"
Specialized synonyms: Please
Generic synonyms: Desire, Want
Derivative terms: Wish
6. Noun. An anxious feeling. "They hushed it up out of fear of public reaction"
7. Verb. Be in charge of, act on, or dispose of. "She managed her parents' affairs after they got too old"
Specialized synonyms: Administer, Administrate, Organise, Organize, Work, Come To Grips, Get To Grips, Dispose Of, Mind, Take Care, Coordinate, Juggle, Process, Misconduct, Mishandle, Mismanage, Direct, Carry On, Conduct, Deal, Touch
Generic synonyms: Command, Control
Derivative terms: Handler, Handling, Manageable, Management
8. Noun. A cause for feeling concern. "His major care was the illness of his wife"
9. Verb. Be concerned with. "I worry about my grades"
Specialized synonyms: Brood, Dwell
Generic synonyms: Mind
Derivative terms: Worry, Worry
10. Noun. Attention and management implying responsibility for safety. "He is in the care of a bodyguard"
Generic synonyms: Protection
Specialized synonyms: Due Care, Ordinary Care, Reasonable Care, Foster Care, Great Care, Providence, Slight Care
Derivative terms: Charge, Guardian, Tutor
11. Noun. Activity involved in maintaining something in good working order. "He wrote the manual on car care"
Generic synonyms: Fix, Fixing, Fixture, Mend, Mending, Repair, Reparation
Specialized synonyms: Camera Care, Car Care, Inspection And Repair, Overhaul, Service, Pump Priming, Scheduled Maintenance, Steam Fitting
Derivative terms: Maintain
Definition of Care
1. n. A burdensome sense of responsibility; trouble caused by onerous duties; anxiety; concern; solicitude.
2. v. i. To be anxious or solicitous; to be concerned; to have regard or interest; -- sometimes followed by an objective of measure.
Definition of Care
1. Noun. (obsolete) Grief, sorrow. ¹
2. Noun. Close attention; concern; responsibility ¹
3. Noun. worry ¹
4. Noun. maintenance, upkeep ¹
5. Noun. The treatment of those in need (especially as a profession) ¹
6. Noun. the state of being cared for by others ¹
7. Verb. (intransitive) To be concerned about, have an interest in. ¹
8. Verb. (intransitive) To look after. ¹
9. Verb. (intransitive) To be mindful of. ¹
10. Verb. Polite or formal way to say want. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Care
1. to be concerned or interested [v CARED, CARING, CARES]
Medical Definition of Care
1. In medicine and public health, a general term for the application of knowledge to the benefit of a community or individual. (05 Mar 2000)