to care
- verb
- /kɛr/
- So I realized, oh, he does care about me.
- really care
- people care
- teachers care
And I felt like all they care about is money.
- And I felt like all they care about is money.
- They don't care, yet they claim they care so much about kids.
- Well, you have to be compassionate and care about the world.
- So having the president care about the issue matters.
- Everyone I know that I care about is going to have rights.
- It's just that now you care a lot about that.
- So let me start by asking, should we care that they don't care?
- Obviously, you know, I care deeply about my family.
- They act like they care and they don't give a shit.
- We want to know and love and care about flawed people.
- You know, I don't care myself what Sam Harris thinks.
- Men, men don't really care for all the extra makeup.
- It means I don't care what you think about what I'm doing.
- Because the fact is, Mel, nobody cares what's in your glass but you.
Examples
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I love working with these kids, and I care about them as individuals.
Academic text (2015) -
And it's it's people you trust, people you care about, people you love.
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So what do you care if I go?
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So having the president care about the issue matters.
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Everyone I know that I care about is going to have rights.
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Obviously, you know, I care deeply about my family.
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However, it is just hard finding teachers who care enough for your child.
Academic text (2012) -
Of course I care, that's why I'm here.
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Research finds that the perception of caring relationships at school is related to substance use.
Academic text (2011) -
I really care about my friends and always want to support them.
Synonyms
Like a person or want something
To feel deep love for someone or something and treat it with care
To care about someone or something very much
To care about someone or something and want to help them
Antonyms
Idioms
Phrasal Verbs
Compounds
- Specialized
A hospital unit where very ill people get constant monitoring and treatment
- Specialized
A hospital area where very sick patients get constant care and monitoring
A doctor you see first for health problems who gives general care and arranges specialist help
- Specialized
Care and help with medical and personal needs in a person's home for elderly or disabled people
- Specialized
Doctors and nurses give treatment and nursing to a patient during a hospital stay
- Specialized
The way people get health services from places like a hospital or clinic
Help for people who cannot fully look after themselves, for example with bathing, dressing, and eating
A doctor or nurse you see first for health problems and regular check-ups
- Specialized
A hospital area where very small or sick newborns get constant medical care
- Specialized
Basic health care you get first from a doctor or community clinic for everyday needs
- Informal
Gentle, careful help and attention people give to someone or something that needs support
- Formal
A level of careful attention a sensible person shows in a situation, often required by law
- Jargon
Enough careful attention a sensible person gives in a situation to avoid harm
- Specialized
A place that gives long-term medical care and help for people recovering
- Specialized
Care that doctors and nurses give to babies, children, and teenagers
- Specialized
A hospital department that gives close care to people with serious heart problems
- Baby Talk
A made-up colorful bear character with a symbol on its belly showing a feeling
- Formal
The level of attention and caution a reasonable person shows in similar situations to avoid harm
- Specialized
A special method nurses use in intensive care to treat very sick patients
How Caring
Surface Forms
Etymology
Care comes from an old English word caru meaning 'worry' or 'concern'. So to care about someone is to feel concern or affection and to want what is best for them.