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(noun) maintenance, upkeep
activity involved in maintaining something in good working order
he wrote the manual on car care
(noun) tending, aid, attention
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
no medical care was required; the old car needs constant attention
(noun) charge, guardianship, tutelage
attention and management implying responsibility for safety
he is in the care of a bodyguard
(noun) caution, forethought, precaution
judiciousness in avoiding harm or danger
he exercised caution in opening the door; he handled the vase with care
an anxious feeling
care had aged him; they hushed it up out of fear of public reaction
(verb) worry
be concerned with
I worry about my grades
prefer or wish to do something
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
I can deal with this crew of workers; This blender can't handle nuts; She managed her parents' affairs after they got too old
(verb) give care
provide care for
The nurse was caring for the wounded