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