Care
/keər/
Definitions
2 meaningsThe provision of what is necessary for the health, welfare, maintenance, and protection of someone or something.
/keər/
Concern for someone's well-being.
He showed great care in his work.
💡 Simply: Looking after someone or something.
More Examples
The hospital provides excellent patient care.
How It's Used
"She shows great care for her elderly parents."
"The patient received excellent medical care."
To feel interest or concern about something or someone.
/keər/
To feel concern or interest.
I don't care what he says.
💡 Simply: To feel concern or worry about something or someone.
More Examples
She cares about the environment.
How It's Used
"I care deeply about my friends."
"Do you care what people think of you?"
Idioms & expressions
take care
To look after oneself; goodbye.
"Take care of yourself!"
From Old English *caru, meaning "sorrow, grief, anxiety." Later broadened to include its modern meanings of concern and attention.
The word's meaning evolved from sorrow and worry to encompass its current broader connotations.