care (A2)
verb, noun
Pronunciation: /kɛər/
Definition
To feel concern or interest; to look after someone or something.
Examples
She doesn't seem to care about her grades.
He cares for his elderly parents.
We must care for the environment.
How to Use care
- care for (prepositional phrase)
- To look after someone or something; to feel affection for. — "She learned to care for the sick animals."
- care about (prepositional phrase)
- To be concerned about or interested in. — "He doesn't care about winning or losing."
- take care of (phrasal verb)
- To be responsible for someone or something. — "The nurse will take care of you."
- without a care (idiom)
- Without any worries or problems. — "He spent his summer days without a care."
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