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Synonyms & Antonyms of care
(Entry 1 of 2)
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strict attentiveness to what one is doing
- reading the report with more care the second time, she detected several errors
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attention accompanied by protectiveness and responsibility
- that's an extremely valuable violin, so handle it with care
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a close attentiveness to avoiding danger
- take care while crossing the street
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4
an uneasy state of mind usually over the possibility of an anticipated misfortune or trouble
- on vacation, without a care in the world
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responsibility for the safety and well-being of someone or something
- while you're under my care, you'll do as you're told
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the duty or function of watching or guarding for the sake of proper direction or control
- you'll have care of the project from its beginning to its completion
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the act or activity of looking after and making decisions about something
- she stepped up and took over the care of the bank after her father retired
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verbSynonyms & Antonyms of care (Entry 2 of 2)
to have an interest or concern for
- a teacher who cares what happens to her students long after they leave her classroom
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The first known use of care was before the 12th century
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