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UK
/kˈeə/
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[ US /ˈkɛɹ/ ]
[ US /ˈkɛɹ/ ]
NOUN
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attention and management implying responsibility for safety
he is in the care of a bodyguard -
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
the old car needs constant attention
no medical care was required -
activity involved in maintaining something in good working order
he wrote the manual on car care -
judiciousness in avoiding harm or danger
he handled the vase with care
he exercised caution in opening the door -
an anxious feeling
care had aged him
they hushed it up out of fear of public reaction -
a cause for feeling concern
his major care was the illness of his wife
VERB
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prefer or wish to do something
Would you like to come along to the movies?
Do you care to try this dish? -
provide care for
The nurse was caring for the wounded -
be concerned with
I worry about my grades -
feel concern or interest
I don't care
I really care about my work -
be in charge of, act on, or dispose of
She managed her parents' affairs after they got too old
I can deal with this crew of workers
This blender can't handle nuts
How To Use care In A Sentence
- Which is stupid, considering the drivers around here A: Don't normally stop for people and in fact have been caught trying to sneak ~around~ them and B: I've been nicked several times and almost hit three times different instances last summer attempting to obey the biking laws, none of those for mistakes on my part as I've been scared shitless at the lack of aware driving that's crept over my town. The funny thing about Pain..... (Let's talk trauma!)
- The old ceiling and bar brought back many memories of happy carefree days of yore to those present.
- They missed it because they are too busy bootlicking ObamaCare, on their hands and knees. Political Instability and the Coming Defeat of ObamaCare | RedState
- But he has to be a little more careful about how he reacts. The Sun
- Parents have to be a lot more careful about what their children are allowed to watch on the TV.
- But in a world where grooming students for a career and making the arts responsive to business are key government priorities, a little artistic vision goes a long way.
- Three healthcare assistants have been charged after an investigation into the alleged abuse of elderly hospital patients. Times, Sunday Times
- Annoyingly, the Critical Care was at the bottom of this mug, requiring a little bit of inginuity from Irwin here - namely ramming his paw in and jiggling about a bit. The Full Feed from HuffingtonPost.com
- The birth of her son was a minor interruption to her career.
- I think what we really need is a bipartisanship approach to healthcare.