care

(noun) the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something. Synonyms: attention, aid, tending. Examples: "No medical care was required." "The old car needs constant attention."

(noun) judiciousness in avoiding harm or danger. Synonyms: caution, precaution, forethought. Examples: "He exercised caution in opening the door." "He handled the vase with care."

(noun) an anxious feeling. Synonyms: concern, fear. Examples: "Care had aged him." "They hushed it up out of fear of public reaction."

(noun) a cause for feeling concern. Example: "His major care was the illness of his wife."

(noun) attention and management implying responsibility for safety. Synonyms: charge, tutelage, guardianship. Example: "He is in the care of a bodyguard."

(noun) activity involved in maintaining something in good working order. Synonyms: maintenance, upkeep. Example: "He wrote the manual on car care."

(verb) feel concern or interest. Examples: "I really care about my work." "I don't care."

(verb) provide care for. Synonyms: give care. Example: "The nurse was caring for the wounded."

(verb) prefer or wish to do something. Synonyms: wish, like. Examples: "Do you care to try this dish?." "Would you like to come along to the movies?."

(verb) be in charge of, act on, or dispose of. Synonyms: manage, deal, handle. Examples: "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) be concerned with. Synonyms: worry. Example: "I worry about my grades."