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Meaning of care for

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

care

Pronunciation:/kɛə//ke(ə)ɹ/

noun

Definitions

  1. Grief, sorrow.

  2. Close attention; concern; responsibility.

    Example: Care should be taken when holding babies.

  3. Worry.

    Example: I don't have a care in the world.

  4. Maintenance, upkeep.

    Example: dental care

care

Pronunciation:/kɛə//ke(ə)ɹ/

verb

Definitions

  1. To be concerned (about), to have an interest (in); to feel concern (about).

    Example: "She doesn't care what you think." "I don't care, I'm still going."

  2. (polite) To want, to desire; to like; to be inclined towards.

    Example: I don't care to hear your opinion.

  3. (with for) To look after or look out for.

    Example: He cared for his mother while she was sick.

  4. To mind; to object.