care

Meanings

• the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
  • "no medical care was required"
• judiciousness in avoiding harm or danger
  • "he handled the vase with care"
• an anxious feeling
  • "care had aged him"
• a cause for feeling concern
  • "his major care was the illness of his wife"
• attention and management implying responsibility for safety
  • "he is in the care of a bodyguard"
• activity involved in maintaining something in good working order
  • "he wrote the manual on car care"
• feel concern or interest
  • "I really care about my work"
  • "I don't care"
• provide care for
• prefer or wish to do something
  • "Do you care to try this dish?"
• be in charge of, act on, or dispose of
• be concerned with

Synonyms

aid, attention, caution, charge, concern, deal, fear, forethought, give care, guardianship, handle, like, maintenance, manage, precaution, tending, tutelage, upkeep, wish, worry