care

Definition

• n. the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
• n. a cause for feeling concern
• n. attention and management implying responsibility for safety
• n. activity involved in maintaining something in good working order

Word forms

Past tense

cared

Third person singular

cares

Past participle

cared

Present participle

caring

Example sentences

1. n.

   She takes great care of her garden, making sure every plant is healthy.

2. vi.

   Do you care about what others think of you?

3. vt.

   I really care for my dog; he is like family to me.