care meaning and definition

CARE noun

Definition of care (noun)

1. the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
   • "no medical care was required"; "the old car needs constant attention"
   • synonyms: aid, attention, tending
2. judiciousness in avoiding harm or danger
   • "he exercised caution in opening the door"; "he handled the vase with care"
   • synonyms: caution, forethought, precaution
3. an anxious feeling
   • "care had aged him"; "they hushed it up out of fear of public reaction"
   • synonyms: concern, fear
4. a cause for feeling concern
   • "his major care was the illness of his wife"
5. attention and management implying responsibility for safety
   • "he is in the care of a bodyguard"
   • synonyms: charge, guardianship, tutelage
6. activity involved in maintaining something in good working order
   • "he wrote the manual on car care"
   • synonyms: maintenance, upkeep

CARE verb

Definition of care (verb)

1. feel concern or interest
   • "I really care about my work"; "I don't care"
2. provide care for
   • "The nurse was caring for the wounded"
   • synonyms: give care
3. prefer or wish to do something
   • "Do you care to try this dish?"; "Would you like to come along to the movies?"
   • synonyms: like, wish
4. be in charge of, act on, or dispose of
   • "I can deal with this crew of workers"; "This blender can't handle nuts"; "She managed her parents' affairs after they got too old"
   • synonyms: deal, handle, manage
5. be concerned with
   • "I worry about my grades"
   • synonyms: worry