Collins English-English Dictionary

care [kεə]

1. 1. vb [when tr, may take a clause as object] to be troubled or concerned; be affected emotionally

   he is dying, and she doesn't care

2. 2. vi. [intr; foll by for or about] to have regard, affection, or consideration (for)

   he cares more for his hobby than his job

3. 3. vi. [intr; foll by for] to have a desire or taste (for)

   would you care for some tea?

4. 4. vi. [intr; foll by for] to provide physical needs, help, or comfort (for)

   the nurse cared for her patients

5. 5. vt. [tr] to agree or like (to do something)

   would you care to sit down, please?

6. 6. n careful or serious attention

   under her care the plant flourished

   he does his work with care

7. 7. n protective or supervisory control

   in the care of a doctor

8. 8. n [often plural] trouble; anxiety; worry

9. 9. n an object of or cause for concern

   the baby's illness was her only care

10. 10. n caution

    handle with care

11. 11. n [Etymology] Old English cearu (n), cearian (vb), of Germanic origin; compare Old High German chara lament, Latin garrire to gossip