care
noun
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Definition of care
(Entry 1 of 2)
1
: suffering of mind : grief
2a
: a disquieted state of mixed uncertainty, apprehension, and responsibility
oppressed by sickness, grief, or care— William Wordsworth
b
: a cause for such anxiety
3a
: painstaking or watchful attention
his gentlemen conduct me with all care to some securest lodging— John Keats
b
: maintenance
floor-care products
4
: regard coming from desire or esteem
a care for the common good
5
: charge, supervision
under a doctor's care
6
: a person or thing that is an object of attention, anxiety, or solicitude
The flower garden was her special care.
care
verb
cared;
caring
Definition of care (Entry 2 of 2)
1a
: 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
3a
: to have a liking, fondness, or taste
don't care for your attitude
b
: to have an inclination
would you care for some pie
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
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
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Synonyms & Antonyms for care
Synonyms: Noun
carefulness, closeness, conscientiousness, heed, heedfulness, meticulosity, meticulousness, pains, scrupulousness
Synonyms: Verb
Antonyms: Noun
heedlessness, inattentiveness, negligence
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Examples of care in a Sentence
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.
Recent Examples on the Web: Noun
The center will provide care for up to 10-15 patients each week, with a staff of four doctors and more nurses trained in pediatric dialysis. — Slade Rand, courant.com, "State’s first pediatric dialysis center will open soon at Connecticut Children’s," 13 Aug. 2019 And brands like The Lip Bar, Beauty Bakerie, and The Crayon Case had makeup covered, while The Honey Pot Company was there to take care of your feminine reproductive and vaginal needs. — Shalwah Evans, Essence, "These Are The Black-Owned Brands From Beautycon LA You Should Be Shopping," 12 Aug. 2019 Since 1979, TWRC Wildlife Center has been committed to providing quality emergency care and rehabilitation for injured, ill and orphaned wildlife brought to us by the public. — Cheryl Conley, Houston Chronicle, "CHERYL CONLEY: The plastic plight weighs on all of us," 9 Aug. 2019 Requirements include approval from medical providers, which can be difficult to obtain in places where few doctors are trained to provide gender-affirming care to transgender people, Christian said. — Kristin Lam, USA TODAY, "More than 7,000 Americans have gender X IDs, a victory for transgender rights. Is it a safety risk, too?," 8 Aug. 2019 Officials at MetroHealth, which provides medical care to inmates, pleaded with Cuyahoga County Executive Armond Budish and other county officials to make several changes after the first seven inmates deaths in 2018, which included three suicides. — Adam Ferrise, cleveland.com, "Cuyahoga County Jail removing bed sheets from cells for mentally ill, isolated inmates to curb suicides," 7 Aug. 2019 Casey said the Centene official denied providing inadequate care and cast blame for failures on foster parents and nurses. — J. David Mcswane, ProPublica, "Are Trump’s Top Medicaid Regulators Ignoring Major Problems? Insurance Giant’s Tense Meeting With a Senator Adds to Growing Concern.," 6 Aug. 2019 Casey said the Centene official denied providing inadequate care and cast blame for failures on foster parents and nurses. — Tom Benning, Dallas News, "U.S. senator calls Texas Medicaid contractor callous, orders more oversight to protect vulnerable patients," 6 Aug. 2019 This is an initiative of the non-profits Border Angels and the Schoolbox Project, an organization that provides specialized care and education to refugees who fled their home countries. — San Diego Union-Tribune, "A small bus is helping educate three immigrant shelters in Tijuana," 4 Aug. 2019Recent Examples on the Web: Verb
Esther Tijerina, a home care provider for Rio Grande Valley Universal Provider Service, makes $9 an hour caring for a disabled patient. — Dylan Mcguinness, ExpressNews.com, "Paid sick leave debate has real-life consequences for San Antonio workers and businesses," 14 Aug. 2019 At least if the NCAA cares about its student-athletes. Harbaugh agrees. — Shawn Windsor, Detroit Free Press, "Jim Harbaugh's grenades at Luke Fickell a symptom of terrible NCAA rule," 14 Aug. 2019 School is here, and some families may need extra help and care this year. — Tracy Maness, Houston Chronicle, "Boys & Girls Clubs registering for after-school programs," 13 Aug. 2019 The president then took up the baton, tweeting that the film was racist and proof that Hollywood, like the left, only cared about inflaming the country’s divisions. — Alex Shephard, The New Republic, "Right Wing Attacks on The Hunt Are a Bad Faith Distraction," 13 Aug. 2019 In that respect, the two are more alike than Butcher might care to admit. — Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica, "Review: The Boys is the perfect therapy for chronic superhero fatigue," 9 Aug. 2019 Many people thanked him for being so caring toward the students and a true leader. — Caitlin O'kane, CBS News, "School superintendent donates his $10,