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care

/kˈɛɹ/ · 1 syllable

Meaning

noun

  1. the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
    “no medical care was required”
  2. judiciousness in avoiding harm or danger
    “he exercised caution in opening the door”
  3. an anxious feeling
    “care had aged him”
  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”
  6. activity involved in maintaining something in good working order
    “he wrote the manual on car care”

verb

  1. feel concern or interest
    “I really care about my work”
  2. provide care for
    “The nurse was caring for the wounded”
  3. prefer or wish to do something
    “Do you care to try this dish?”
  4. be in charge of, act on, or dispose of
    “I can deal with this crew of workers”
  5. be concerned with
    “I worry about my grades”

Synonyms for care

Words that rhyme with care

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