n.

1. the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something;
   attention, aid, tending
   
   • no medical care was required
   • the old car needs constant attention
2. judiciousness in avoiding harm or danger;
   caution, precaution, forethought
   
   • he exercised caution in opening the door
   • he handled the vase with care
3. an anxious feeling;
   concern, fear
   
   • care had aged him
   • they hushed it up out of fear of public reaction
4. a cause for feeling concern
   
   • his major care was the illness of his wife
5. attention and management implying responsibility for safety;
   charge, tutelage, guardianship
   
   • he is in the care of a bodyguard
6. activity involved in maintaining something in good working order;
   maintenance, upkeep
   
   • he wrote the manual on car care

v.

1. feel concern or interest
   
   • I really care about my work
   • I don't care
2. provide care for;
   give care
   
   • The nurse was caring for the wounded
3. prefer or wish to do something;
   wish, like
   
   • Do you care to try this dish?
   • Would you like to come along to the movies?
4. be in charge of, act on, or dispose of;
   manage, deal, handle
   
   • I can deal with this crew of workers
   • This blender can't handle nuts
   • She managed her parents' affairs after they got too old
5. be concerned with;
   worry
   
   • I worry about my grades