Dictionary
care
Pronunciation: (kâr), [key]
—n., v., cared, car•ing.
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n.
1. a state of mind in which one is troubled; worry, anxiety, or concern:
He was never free from care.
2. a cause or object of worry, anxiety, concern, etc.:
Their son has always been a great care to them.
3. serious attention; solicitude; heed; caution:
She devotes great care to her work.
4. protection; charge:
He is under the care of a doctor.
5. temporary keeping, as for the benefit of or until claimed by the owner:
He left his valuables in the care of friends. Address my mail in care of the American Embassy.
6. grief; suffering; sorrow.
7. take care,
a. be alert; be careful:
Take care that you don't fall on the ice!
b. take care of yourself; goodbye: used as an expression of parting.
8. take care of,
a. to watch over; be responsible for:
to take care of an invalid.
b. to act on; deal with; attend to:
to take care of paying a bill.
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v.i.
1. to be concerned or solicitous; have thought or regard.
2. to be concerned or have a special preference (usually used in negative constructions):
I don't care if I do.
3. to make provision or look out (usually fol. by
for):
Will you care for the children while I am away?
4. to have an inclination, liking, fondness, or affection (usually fol. by
for):
Would you care for dessert? I don't care for him very much.
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v.t.
1. to feel concern about:
He doesn't care what others say.
2. to wish; desire; like:
Would you care to dance?
3. couldn't care less, could not care less; be completely unconcerned:
I couldn't care less whether she goes to the party or not. Also,could care less.CARE
Pronunciation: (kâr), [key]—
n.
a private organization for the collection of funds, goods, etc., for distribution to the needy in foreign countries.
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