care

²care

verb

caredcar·ing

Definition of CARE

intransitive verb

1

a : to feel trouble or anxiety b : to feel interest or concern <care about freedom>

2

: to give care <care for the sick>

3

a : to have a liking, fondness, or taste <don't care for your attitude> b : to have an inclination <would you care for some pie>

transitive verb

1

: to be concerned about or to the extent of <don't care what they say> <doesn't care a damn>

2

: wish <if you care to go>

— car·er noun

— care less

: not to care —used positively and negatively with the same meaning <I could care less what happens> <I couldn't care less what happens>

Examples of CARE

1. He doesn't care if he gets fired.
2. I care what happens to her.
3. On Valentine's Day, send her flowers to show that you care.
4. I didn't know you cared.
5. I wouldn't care to be in your shoes right now.
6. I'm going for a walk. Would you care to join me?
7. He'll show the photos to anyone who cares to see them.
8. More factors influenced her decision than she cares to admit.

First Known Use of CARE

before 12th century

Related to CARE

Synonyms: look out (for), mind, watch

Related Words: attend, heed, regard; note, notice, observe; empathize (with), feel (for), sympathize (with)

Near Antonyms: disregard, ignore, overlook

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