Dictionary definition · care
noun
- the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something"no medical care was required"
- judiciousness in avoiding harm or danger"he exercised caution in opening the door"
- an anxious feeling"care had aged him"
- a cause for feeling concern"his major care was the illness of his wife"
- attention and management implying responsibility for safety"he is in the care of a bodyguard"
- activity involved in maintaining something in good working order"he wrote the manual on car care"
verb
- feel concern or interest"I really care about my work"
- provide care for"The nurse was caring for the wounded"
- to hope, to desire or to prefer to have something, or to do something"Do you care to try this dish?"
- be in charge of, act on, or dispose of"I can deal with this crew of workers"
- be concerned with"I worry about my grades"
Source: Open English WordNet (CC BY 4.0).