care

1 of 2

noun

ˈker

plural cares

: suffering of mind : grief

: a disquieted state of mixed uncertainty, apprehension, and responsibility

oppressed by sickness, grief, or care

William Wordsworth

also : something that causes such a state : a particular worry, concern, etc.

Relax and leave all your cares behind.

: a cause for such anxiety

: painstaking or watchful attention

his gentlemen conduct me with all care to some securest lodging

John Keats

verb

cared; caring

intransitive verb

: to feel trouble or anxiety

cared for his safety

: to feel interest or concern

care about freedom

: to give care

care for the sick

: to have a liking, fondness, or taste

don't care for your attitude

: to have an inclination

would you care for some pie

transitive verb

: to be concerned about or to the extent of

don't care what they say

doesn't care a damn

: wish

if you care to go

carer noun

Example Sentences

Noun She used care in selecting a doctor for her son. The children have inadequate medical care and little formal education. We need to provide poor people with better dental care. She wrote a book about car care. With proper care, the machine should last a decade or more. She is an expert on skin care. She knows a lot about the care and feeding of horses. She looks as if all the cares of the world are on her shoulders. Verb He doesn't care if he gets fired. I care what happens to her. On Valentine's Day, send her flowers to show that you care. I didn't know you cared. I wouldn't care to be in your shoes right now. I'm going for a walk. Would you care to join me? He'll show the photos to anyone who cares to see them. More factors influenced her decision than she cares to admit. See More

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

Jagiello lived in a mother-in-law's house above the garage and helped take care of her grandchildren Max, 9, and 4-year-old Charlotte.

Glenn Garner, Peoplemag, 17 Sep. 2022 But before the White Sox and Guardians lock horns again, Chicago will have to take care of business this weekend against the Tigers in Detroit.

Michael Nwaneri, Chicago Tribune, 16 Sep. 2022 This kind of devotion has created a conundrum for stores, which must take care of their bottom lines without alienating customers.

Michelle Toh And Yoonjung Seo, CNN, 16 Sep. 2022 Owens, Fowler said, agreed to take care of the permits, security, portable bathrooms and other logistics.

Victoria Moorwood, The Enquirer, 16 Sep. 2022 What can be more un-Christian than not trying to take care of our fellow human beings?

Abc News, ABC News, 16 Sep. 2022 Don’t forget to take care of your other period symptoms, too.

Colleen Stinchcombe, SELF, 16 Sep. 2022 On this week of Shop Essence Live, Mimi Edwards of Alaffia schools us on how to take care of our coils using their brand new Beautiful Curls collection!

Essence, 16 Sep. 2022 One easy way to determine this is to run your fingernail across the scratch—if your nail gets hung up in the valley of the scratch, these products likely won't take care of the problem.

Collin Morgan And Jon Langston, Car and Driver, 16 Sep. 2022

Verb

Silveria, who had moved into the Beverly Hills Senior Care, the board and care home Rab frequently uses, agreed to another interview.

Los Angeles Times, 7 Sep. 2022 If the patient has no family to help with this, then the plan or care provider has to help fill those gaps.

Tom Murphy, ajc, 6 Sep. 2022 But when the question of how people pleasers care for themselves comes up, Campbell finds that songwriting provides apt opportunity.

Niko Stratis, SPIN, 6 Sep. 2022 All of us should care more when those doing the dying aren’t blond-haired and blue-eyed or parking a bike share as the missiles explode.

George Packer, The Atlantic, 6 Sep. 2022 These are all people who are valuable to me, have a lot of advice and wisdom, and care about my happiness.

Carolyn Hax, Washington Post, 6 Sep. 2022 The difference, as Sontag would have reminded us, was the absence of political will--among both the left and the right--to care about, much less meaningfully address, the Syrian catastrophe.

Vogue, 5 Sep. 2022 Fonda acknowledged that unlike many, she is privileged to have insurance, and access to the best doctors and care.

Wire Reports, oregonlive, 2 Sep. 2022 What are today’s issues that workers should care about?

Ricardo Torres, Journal Sentinel, 2 Sep. 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

Noun

Middle English, "sorrow, distress, concern," going back to Old English cearu, caru, going back to Germanic *karō (whence also Old Saxon kara "sorrow, worry," Old High German chara, Old Norse kǫr "sickbed," Gothic kara "concern") perhaps going back to an Indo-European base *ǵeh₂r-, *ǵh₂r- "make a sound, cry," whence Old Irish ad-gair "(s/he) accuses, sues," Middle Irish gáir "shout, cry," Welsh gawr, Greek gêrys "voice, speech," Middle Persian zryg, zryq "sorrow, suffering," Ossetic (Iron dialect) zæl- "make a sound," zar- "sing"

Note: The original meaning of the Indo-European verb base was perhaps "bewail the deceased," which might account for the divergent meanings "sorrow, care" and "make a sound, cry"; though given that the former meaning is only attested in Iranian and Germanic (in which the putative sense "make a sound," if it ever existed, has left no trace), it may be more likely that two separate Indo-European bases, one perhaps sound-symbolic, have partially merged. Note that the Indo-European reconstruction *ǵeh₂r-, *ǵh₂r- is based solely on presumed canonical root structure, as the only attested vocalisms for the base are *gar- and *gār-. Latin garrīre "to chatter, jabber," with geminate r, may be an unrelated onomatopoeic formation.

Verb

Middle English caren "to grieve, be anxious, be solicitous," going back to Old English cearian, carian, going back to Germanic *karōjan- (whence Old Saxon karon "to lament," Old High German karōn, Gothic karon "to be concerned"), derivative of *karō "sorrow, worry" — more at care entry 1

First Known Use

Noun

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Verb

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense 1a

Kids Definition

care 1 of 2

noun

ˈker

: serious attention

Care is needed when crossing a busy street.

: protection sense 1, supervision

The injured player is under a doctor's care.

: proper maintenance of property or equipment

: a feeling of concern or worry

He acts as if he hasn't a care in the world.

care

2 of 2

verb

cared; caring

: to feel interest or concern

We care about what happens to you.

: to provide help, protection, or supervision to : look after

His job is to care for the sick.

: to have a liking or desire

Do you care for more tea?

Legal Definition

care

noun

: watchful or protective attention, caution, concern, prudence, or regard usually towards an action or situation

especially : due care

a person has a duty to use care in dealing with others, and failure to do so is negligence

R. I. Mehr

see also due care, negligence, standard of care

Note: Statute, case law, and custom often impose a duty of care. The degree or standard of care owed varies depending on the circumstances. For example, a landlord has to exercise greater care in relation to a tenant than to a trespasser.

: personal supervision or responsibility : charge

: maintenance

单词	cares
释义	care 1 of 2 noun ˈker plural cares 1 : suffering of mind : grief 2 a : a disquieted state of mixed uncertainty, apprehension, and responsibility oppressed by sickness, grief, or care William Wordsworth also : something that causes such a state : a particular worry, concern, etc. Relax and leave all your cares behind. b : a cause for such anxiety 3 a : painstaking or watchful attention his gentlemen conduct me with all care to some securest lodging John Keats see also take care b : maintenance floor-care products see also take care of 4 : regard coming from desire or esteem a care for the common good 5 : charge, supervision left the house in his care especially : responsibility for or attention to health, well-being, and safety under a doctor's care see also health care, take care of 6 : a person or thing that is an object of attention, anxiety, or solicitude The flower garden was her special care. care 2 of 2 verb cared; caring intransitive verb 1 a : to feel trouble or anxiety cared for his safety b : to feel interest or concern care about freedom 2 : to give care care for the sick 3 a : to have a liking, fondness, or taste don't care for your attitude b : to have an inclination would you care for some pie transitive verb 1 : to be concerned about or to the extent of don't care what they say doesn't care a damn 2 : wish if you care to go carer noun Phrases care less : not to care —used positively and negatively with the same meaning I could care less what happensI couldn't care less what happens Synonyms Noun carefulness closeness conscientiousness heed heedfulness meticulosity meticulousness pains scrupulousness Verb look out (for) mind watch See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences Noun She used care in selecting a doctor for her son. The children have inadequate medical care and little formal education. We need to provide poor people with better dental care. She wrote a book about car care. With proper care, the machine should last a decade or more. She is an expert on skin care. She knows a lot about the care and feeding of horses. She looks as if all the cares of the world are on her shoulders. Verb He doesn't care if he gets fired. I care what happens to her. On Valentine's Day, send her flowers to show that you care. I didn't know you cared. I wouldn't care to be in your shoes right now. I'm going for a walk. Would you care to join me? He'll show the photos to anyone who cares to see them. More factors influenced her decision than she cares to admit. See More Recent Examples on the Web Noun Jagiello lived in a mother-in-law's house above the garage and helped take care of her grandchildren Max, 9, and 4-year-old Charlotte. Glenn Garner, Peoplemag, 17 Sep. 2022 But before the White Sox and Guardians lock horns again, Chicago will have to take care of business this weekend against the Tigers in Detroit. Michael Nwaneri, Chicago Tribune, 16 Sep. 2022 This kind of devotion has created a conundrum for stores, which must take care of their bottom lines without alienating customers. Michelle Toh And Yoonjung Seo, CNN, 16 Sep. 2022 Owens, Fowler said, agreed to take care of the permits, security, portable bathrooms and other logistics. Victoria Moorwood, The Enquirer, 16 Sep. 2022 What can be more un-Christian than not trying to take care of our fellow human beings? Abc News, ABC News, 16 Sep. 2022 Don’t forget to take care of your other period symptoms, too. Colleen Stinchcombe, SELF, 16 Sep. 2022 On this week of Shop Essence Live, Mimi Edwards of Alaffia schools us on how to take care of our coils using their brand new Beautiful Curls collection! Essence, 16 Sep. 2022 One easy way to determine this is to run your fingernail across the scratch—if your nail gets hung up in the valley of the scratch, these products likely won't take care of the problem. Collin Morgan And Jon Langston, Car and Driver, 16 Sep. 2022 Verb Silveria, who had moved into the Beverly Hills Senior Care, the board and care home Rab frequently uses, agreed to another interview. Los Angeles Times, 7 Sep. 2022 If the patient has no family to help with this, then the plan or care provider has to help fill those gaps. Tom Murphy, ajc, 6 Sep. 2022 But when the question of how people pleasers care for themselves comes up, Campbell finds that songwriting provides apt opportunity. Niko Stratis, SPIN, 6 Sep. 2022 All of us should care more when those doing the dying aren’t blond-haired and blue-eyed or parking a bike share as the missiles explode. George Packer, The Atlantic, 6 Sep. 2022 These are all people who are valuable to me, have a lot of advice and wisdom, and care about my happiness. Carolyn Hax, Washington Post, 6 Sep. 2022 The difference, as Sontag would have reminded us, was the absence of political will--among both the left and the right--to care about, much less meaningfully address, the Syrian catastrophe. Vogue, 5 Sep. 2022 Fonda acknowledged that unlike many, she is privileged to have insurance, and access to the best doctors and care. Wire Reports, oregonlive, 2 Sep. 2022 What are today’s issues that workers should care about? Ricardo Torres, Journal Sentinel, 2 Sep. 2022 See More Word History Etymology Noun Middle English, "sorrow, distress, concern," going back to Old English cearu, caru, going back to Germanic karō (whence also Old Saxon kara* "sorrow, worry," Old High German chara, Old Norse kǫr "sickbed," Gothic kara "concern") perhaps going back to an Indo-European base ǵeh₂r-, ǵh₂r- "make a sound, cry," whence Old Irish ad-gair "(s/he) accuses, sues," Middle Irish gáir "shout, cry," Welsh gawr, Greek gêrys "voice, speech," Middle Persian zryg, zryq "sorrow, suffering," Ossetic (Iron dialect) zæl- "make a sound," zar- "sing" Note: The original meaning of the Indo-European verb base was perhaps "bewail the deceased," which might account for the divergent meanings "sorrow, care" and "make a sound, cry"; though given that the former meaning is only attested in Iranian and Germanic (in which the putative sense "make a sound," if it ever existed, has left no trace), it may be more likely that two separate Indo-European bases, one perhaps sound-symbolic, have partially merged. Note that the Indo-European reconstruction ǵeh₂r-, ǵh₂r- is based solely on presumed canonical root structure, as the only attested vocalisms for the base are gar- and gār-. Latin garrīre "to chatter, jabber," with geminate r, may be an unrelated onomatopoeic formation. Verb Middle English caren "to grieve, be anxious, be solicitous," going back to Old English cearian, carian, going back to Germanic karōjan- (whence Old Saxon karon* "to lament," Old High German karōn, Gothic karon "to be concerned"), derivative of karō "sorrow, worry" — more at care entry 1 First Known Use Noun before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Verb before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense 1a Phrases Containing care* care and feeding care a hoot could/couldn't care less child care day care care worker care of devil-may-care foster care in/into care give/care a sod intensive care unit intensive care life-care in the care of not care/give a fig point of care primary care not have a care in the world secondary care self-care take care take care of take care of business tender loving care tertiary care what does (someone) care urgent care under a doctor's care care for managed care critical care critical care unit with great care care package see if I care health care care less elder care care a damn care a darn care two hoots care a hang See More care and feeding care a hoot could/couldn't care less child care day care care worker care of devil-may-care foster care in/into care give/care a sod intensive care unit intensive care life-care in the care of not care/give a fig point of care primary care not have a care in the world secondary care self-care take care take care of take care of business tender loving care tertiary care what does (someone) care urgent care under a doctor's care care for managed care critical care critical care unit with great care care package see if I care health care care less elder care care a damn care a darn care two hoots care a hang See More Kids Definition care 1 of 2 noun ˈker 1 : serious attention Care is needed when crossing a busy street. 2 : protection sense 1, supervision The injured player is under a doctor's care. 3 : proper maintenance of property or equipment 4 : a feeling of concern or worry He acts as if he hasn't a care in the world. care 2 of 2 verb cared; caring 1 : to feel interest or concern We care about what happens to you. 2 : to provide help, protection, or supervision to : look after His job is to care for the sick. 3 : to have a liking or desire Do you care for more tea? Medical Definition care noun ˈka(ə)r, ˈke(ə)r : responsibility for or attention to health, well-being, and safety see acute care, chronic care, health care, intensive care entry 1, primary care, secondary care, tertiary care Legal Definition care noun 1 : watchful or protective attention, caution, concern, prudence, or regard usually towards an action or situation especially : due care a person has a duty to use care in dealing with others, and failure to do so is negligence R. I. Mehr see also due care, negligence, standard of care Note: Statute, case law, and custom often impose a duty of care. The degree or standard of care owed varies depending on the circumstances. For example, a landlord has to exercise greater care in relation to a tenant than to a trespasser. 2 a : personal supervision or responsibility : charge b : maintenance cares verb present tense third-person singular of care as in watches to have an interest or concern for a teacher who cares what happens to her students long after they leave her classroom Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance watches heeds minds notices attends regards observes looks out (for) notes sympathizes (with) empathizes (with) feels (for) Antonyms & Near Antonyms ignores disregards overlooks
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care

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Example Sentences

Word History

Phrases Containing care

Kids Definition

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