care

Noun

• activity involved in maintaining something in good working order
  • he wrote the manual on car care
    

• attention and management implying responsibility for safety
  • he is in the care of a bodyguard
    

• a cause for feeling concern
  • his major care was the illness of his wife
    

• an anxious feeling
  • care had aged him
    
  • they hushed it up out of fear of public reaction
    

• judiciousness in avoiding harm or danger
  • he exercised caution in opening the door
    
  • he handled the vase with care
    

• the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
  • no medical care was required
    
  • the old car needs constant attention
    

Verb

• be concerned with
  • I worry about my grades
    

• 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
    

• prefer or wish to do something
  • Do you care to try this dish?
    
  • Would you like to come along to the movies?
    

• provide care for
  • The nurse was caring for the wounded
    

• feel concern or interest
  • I really care about my work
    
  • I don't care
    

Related words

• Synonyms: 
  maintenance , upkeep , charge , tutelage , guardianship , concern , fear , caution , precaution , forethought , attention , aid , tending , worry , manage , deal , handle , wish , like , give care