care
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/kɛə/
English
Definitions
noun
- Grief, sorrow.
- Close attention; concern; responsibility.“Care should be taken when holding babies.”
- Worry.“I don't have a care in the world.”
- Maintenance, upkeep.“dental care”
verb
- To be concerned (about), to have an interest (in); to feel concern (about).“"She doesn't care what you think." "I don't care, I'm still going."”
- (polite) To want, to desire; to like; to be inclined towards.“I don't care to hear your opinion.”
- (with for) To look after or look out for.“He cared for his mother while she was sick.”
- To mind; to object.
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Synonyms
fearworryconcernlikecautionwishprecautionattentionhandleupkeepmaintenancemanageaiddealforethoughttutelage