Definitions for CAREkɛər

Random House Webster's College Dictionary

care^*kɛər(n.; v.)cared, car•ing.

(n.)a troubled state of mind; worry or concern.
a cause or object of worry or concern.
serious attention; caution:
to devote great care to one's work.
protection; charge:
under the care of a doctor.
temporary keeping:
We left our cat in the care of friends.
(v.i.)to be concerned; have thought or regard.
to object or mind:
I don't care if you come late.
to make provision:
Will you care for the children while I am away?
to have an inclination or liking:
Would you care for dessert?
(v.t.)to feel concern about:
to care what others say.
to desire; like:
Would you care to dance?

Idioms for care:

could(n't) care less,to be completely unconcerned.
Category: Idiom

^* Syn: See concern .Usage: could care less, the apparent opposite of couldn't care less, is actually used interchangeably with it to express indifference. Both versions occur mainly in informal speech.

Origin of care:

bef. 900; ME; OE caru, cearu, c. OS, Go kara, OHG chara lament; akin to L garrīre to chatter

CAREkɛər(n.)

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Princeton's WordNet

care, attention, aid, tending(noun)
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
"no medical care was required"; "the old car needs constant attention"
caution, precaution, care, forethought(noun)
judiciousness in avoiding harm or danger
"he exercised caution in opening the door"; "he handled the vase with care"
concern, care, fear(noun)
an anxious feeling
"care had aged him"; "they hushed it up out of fear of public reaction"
care(noun)
a cause for feeling concern
"his major care was the illness of his wife"
care, charge, tutelage, guardianship(noun)
attention and management implying responsibility for safety
"he is in the care of a bodyguard"
care, maintenance, upkeep(verb)
activity involved in maintaining something in good working order
"he wrote the manual on car care"
care(verb)
feel concern or interest
"I really care about my work"; "I don't care"
care, give care(verb)
provide care for
"The nurse was caring for the wounded"
wish, care, like(verb)
prefer or wish to do something
"Do you care to try this dish?"; "Would you like to come along to the movies?"
manage, deal, care, handle(verb)
be in charge of, act on, or dispose of
"I can deal with this crew of workers"; "This blender can't handle nuts"; "She managed her parents' affairs after they got too old"
worry, care(verb)
be concerned with
"I worry about my grades"

Kernerman English Learner's Dictionary

care(noun)ɛər
the process of making sure sb or sth has what they need to be healthy
good/poor medical care; the care of the elderly/children; hair/skin care
careɛər
attention in order to avoid problems
Take care not to break it.; Use this product with care.
careɛər
sth that worries you; = worry
She forgot all her cares.; without a care in the world
careɛər
goodbye
careɛər
to be responsible for protecting
He takes care of my children when I'm at work.; His job is taking care of all the old books.
careɛər
to deal with sth
I'll take care of finding us a flight.
care(verb)ɛər
to feel interested
Julie didn't care that she hadn't called him.; Some people don't care about politics.; The company cares deeply about its employees.
careɛər
indicates that sb does not care at all
You couldn't care less about my problems.
careɛər
indicates sb does not care
I could be dead for all he cares.
careɛər
indicates that you do not care
I know he's mad, but who cares?
careɛər
used to ask if sb would like to have sth
Would you care for more coffee?

Webster Dictionary

Care(noun)
a burdensome sense of responsibility; trouble caused by onerous duties; anxiety; concern; solicitude
Care(noun)
charge, oversight, or management, implying responsibility for safety and prosperity
Care(noun)
attention or heed; caution; regard; heedfulness; watchfulness; as, take care; have a care
Care(noun)
the object of watchful attention or anxiety
Care(noun)
to be anxious or solicitous; to be concerned; to have regard or interest; -- sometimes followed by an objective of measure