1. • noun - the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
   • noun - judiciousness in avoiding harm or danger
   • noun - an anxious feeling
   • noun - a cause for feeling concern
   • noun - attention and management implying responsibility for safety
   • noun - activity involved in maintaining something in good working order
   • verb - feel concern or interest
   • verb - provide care for
   • verb - prefer or wish to do something
   • verb - be in charge of, act on, or dispose of
   • verb - be concerned with
2. • A burdened state of mind, as that arising from heavy responsibilities; worry.
   • Mental suffering; grief.
   • An object or source of worry, attention, or solicitude: the many cares of a working parent.
   • Caution in avoiding harm or danger: handled the crystal bowl with care.
   • Close attention; painstaking application: painting the window frames and sashes with care.
   • Upkeep; maintenance: a product for the care of fine floors; hair care products.
   • Watchful oversight; charge or supervision: left the child in the care of a neighbor.
   • Attentive assistance or treatment to those in need: a hospital that provides emergency care.
   • To be concerned or interested: Once inside, we didn’t care whether it rained or not.
   • To provide needed assistance or watchful supervision: cared for the wounded; caring for an aged relative at home.
   • To object or mind: If no one cares, I’ll smoke.
   • To have a liking or attachment: didn’t care for the movie.
   • To have a wish; be inclined: Would you care for another helping? — v.
   • The central meaning shared by these nouns is “the function of watching, guarding, or overseeing”: left the house keys in my care; has charge of all rare books in the library; had custody of his friend’s car during her absence; left the canary in the neighbors’ keeping; assuming supervision of the first-grade pupils; documents that were committed to the bank’s trust.
3. • v - to be concerned or interested

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