noun
- A loving feeling.
- synonyms: lovingness
verb
- Feel concern or interest.
- usage: "I really care about my work"; "I don't care"
- synonyms: care
- Provide care for.
- usage: "The nurse was caring for the wounded"
- Prefer or wish to do something.
- usage: "Do you care to try this dish"; "Would you like to come along to the movies"
- Be in charge of, act on, or dispose of.
- usage: "I can deal with this crew of workers"; "This blender can't handle nuts"; "She managed her parents' affairs after they got too old"
- Be concerned with.
- usage: "I worry about my grades"
adjective
- Feeling and exhibiting concern and empathy for others.
- usage: "caring friends"
WordNet 3.0 © 2006 by Princeton University
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