Main Entry: ²care

Function: verb

Inflected Form(s): cared; car·ing

Date: before 12th century

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>