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Meaning of the word care in English

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care

US /ker/
UK /ker/
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Noun

1.

the provision of what is necessary for the health, welfare, maintenance, and protection of someone or something

Example:
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She provides excellent care for her elderly parents.
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The hospital offers specialized care for heart patients.
Synonym:
attentionconcernresponsibilitysupervisioncustody
2.

serious attention or consideration applied to doing something correctly or to avoid damage or risk

Example:
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Handle with care, it's fragile.
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He chose his words with great care.
Synonym:
cautiondiligenceprudenceheedcircumspection
3.

a feeling of worry or anxiety

Example:
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She was filled with care for her children's future.
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He had no cares in the world.
Synonym:
worryanxietyconcerndistresstrouble

Verb

1.

feel concern or interest; attach importance to something

Example:
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I don't care what he thinks.
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Do you care about the environment?
Synonym:
mindconcernworrybotherregard
2.

provide for the needs of someone or something

Example:
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Who will care for the children while you're away?
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She cares for her garden meticulously.
Synonym:
look aftertendfosternurtureattend to
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