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CARE

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 11 meanings of the word Care.

How to pronounce care:

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Care - as a noun

Judiciousness in avoiding harm or danger

Example: "He exercised caution in opening the door"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
caution9forethought21precaution14

An anxious feeling

Example: "Care had aged him"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
concern11fear7

A cause for feeling concern

Example: "His major care was the illness of his wife"

Attention and management implying responsibility for safety

Example: "He is in the care of a bodyguard"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
charge12guardianship19tutelage9
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
protection14
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Activity involved in maintaining something in good working order

Example: "He wrote the manual on car care"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
maintenance15upkeep14
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
fix13fixing17fixture17mend7mending11repair8reparation12
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Care - as a verb

Feel concern or interest

Example: "I really care about my work"

Provide care for

Example: "The nurse was caring for the wounded"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
give care
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
aid4assist6help9
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

To hope, to desire or to prefer to have something, or to do something

Example: "Do you care to try this dish?"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
like8wish10
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
desire7want7
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Be in charge of, act on, or dispose of

Example: "I can deal with this crew of workers"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
deal5handle10manage9
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
command14control9
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Be concerned with

Example: "I worry about my grades"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
worry11
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
mind7
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"I appreciate your care and concern for my well-being."
"She showed great care in handling the fragile items."
"The nurse provided excellent care to the elderly patients."
"The parents entrusted their child's care to a reliable babysitter."
"He takes good care of his pet dog."
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Word Game Points

Is CARE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, care is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

CARE has a SCRABBLE points total of 6.

Is CARE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, care is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
CARE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 7.

Is CARE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, care is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
CARE has a WORDFEUD points total of 7.

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