1. (

• 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. (

• caution ,
• precaution ,
• care ,
• forethought

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

3. (

• concern ,
• care ,
• fear ,

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

4. (

• care

) a cause for feeling concern; "his major care was the illness of his wife" ;

5. (

• care ,
• charge ,
• tutelage ,
• guardianship ,

) attention and management implying responsibility for safety; "he is in the care of a bodyguard" ;

6. (

• care ,
• maintenance ,
• upkeep

) activity involved in maintaining something in good working order; "he wrote the manual on car care" ;

1. (

• care ,

) feel concern or interest; "I really care about my work"; "I don't care" ;

2. (

• care ,
• give_care

) provide care for; "The nurse was caring for the wounded" ;

3. (

• 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?" ;

4. (

• 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" ;

5. (

• worry ,
• care ,

) be concerned with; "I worry about my grades" ;