Associations to the word «Care»

CARE, noun. (obsolete) Grief, sorrow.

CARE, noun. Close attention; concern; responsibility.

CARE, noun. Worry.

CARE, noun. Maintenance, upkeep.

CARE, noun. The treatment of those in need (especially as a profession).

CARE, noun. The state of being cared for by others.

CARE, noun. The object of watchful attention or anxiety.

CARE, verb. (intransitive) To be concerned about, have an interest in.

CARE, verb. (intransitive) To look after.

CARE, verb. (intransitive) To be mindful of.

CARE, verb. Polite or formal way to say want.

CARE BEAR, noun. One of a brand of cheerful bear figures, seen on greeting cards and as stuffed toys.

CARE BEARS, noun. Plural of Care Bear

CARE FACTOR ZERO, interjection. (colloquial) (humorous) I don't care; I have no interest in that.

CARE FOR, verb. (transitive) To attend to the needs of, especially in the manner of a nurse or personal aide.

CARE FOR, verb. (transitive) To like or appreciate; to consider to be appealing, tasteful, or suitable.

CARE HOME, noun. A place of residence for people who have significant deficiencies with activities of daily living, such as the elderly, but who do not need constant nursing care.

CARE IN THE COMMUNITY, noun. (UK) The treatment and care of physically and mentally disabled people in their own homes, rather than in an institution.

CARE OF, preposition. (mail) For distribution by (the named intermediary).

CARE PACKAGE, noun. (idiomatic) A package sent from home or from friends or family, containing favorite foods or comfort items.

CARE PACKAGES, noun. Plural of care package

CARE SUNDAY, proper noun. (uncommon) (archaic) Passion Sunday, the fifth Sunday in Lent.

CARE, noun. The work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something; "no medical care was required"; "the old car needs constant attention".

CARE, noun. Judiciousness in avoiding harm or danger; "he exercised caution in opening the door"; "he handled the vase with care".

CARE, noun. An anxious feeling; "care had aged him"; "they hushed it up out of fear of public reaction".

CARE, noun. A cause for feeling concern; "his major care was the illness of his wife".

CARE, noun. Attention and management implying responsibility for safety; "he is in the care of a bodyguard".

CARE, noun. Activity involved in maintaining something in good working order; "he wrote the manual on car care".

CARE, verb. Feel concern or interest; "I really care about my work"; "I don't care".

CARE, verb. Provide care for; "The nurse was caring for the wounded".

CARE, verb. Prefer or wish to do something; "Do you care to try this dish?"; "Would you like to come along to the movies?".

CARE, verb. 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".

CARE, verb. Be concerned with; "I worry about my grades".