Noun
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activity involved in maintaining something in good working order
"he wrote the manual on car care"
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attention and management implying responsibility for safety
"he is in the care of a bodyguard"
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a cause for feeling concern
"his major care was the illness of his wife"
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an anxious feeling
"care had aged him"
"they hushed it up out of fear of public reaction"
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judiciousness in avoiding harm or danger
"he exercised caution in opening the door"
"he handled the vase with care"
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the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
"no medical care was required"
"the old car needs constant attention"
Verb
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be concerned with
"I worry about my grades"
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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"
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prefer or wish to do something
"Do you care to try this dish?"
"Would you like to come along to the movies?"
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provide care for
"The nurse was caring for the wounded"
- give care -
feel concern or interest
"I really care about my work"
"I don't care"