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Care

Verb / ker / Another word for care — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Care means to feel concern or interest about someone or something.

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Common collocations

  • take care of
  • care about
  • care for
  • with care
  • handle with care
  • show care
  • express care
  • lack of care

Word family

noun care
verb care
adjective careful
adverb carefully

Usage note

As a verb, 'care' can mean to be concerned or to look after someone/something. 'Careful' is the adjective form.

Example sentences

  1. I care about my pets and make sure they have food and water.
  2. My mom takes care of me when I am sick.
  3. It is important to take care of our planet by recycling and not littering.
  4. I take care of my toys so they last a long time.
  5. I care about my friend's feelings so I try not to hurt them.

Quotes

  • A good teacher is like a candle - it consumes itself to light the way for others. - Mustafa Kemal Ataturk
  • We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give. - Winston Churchill
  • Love and compassion are necessities, not luxuries. Without them humanity cannot survive. - Dalai Lama

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