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- care1 W2S2 [keə US ker] n▬▬▬▬▬▬▬1¦(looking after somebody)¦2 take care of somebody/something3 take care4¦(keeping something in good condition)¦5¦(carefulness)¦6 take care over/with something7 in care8¦(problem/worry)¦9 care of somebody10 have a care!▬▬▬▬▬▬▬[: Old English; Origin: caru]1.) ¦(LOOKING AFTER SOMEBODY)¦[U]the process of looking after someone, especially because they are ill, old, or very young▪ high standards of medical care▪ They shared the care of the children.▪ Care facilities for the elderly are inadequate.in sb's care(=being looked after by someone)▪ The children had been left in the care of a babysitter.be under sb's care(=be officially looked after or treated by someone)▪ Mentally ill patients will be under the care of a psychiatrist.2.) take care of sb/stha) to look after someone or something▪ Who's taking care of the dog while you're away?take care of yourself▪ The children are old enough to take care of themselves.b) to deal with all the necessary work, arrangements etc▪ Her secretary always took care of the details.▪ Don't worry about your accommodation - it's all taken care of.c) to pay for something - used when you want to avoid saying this directly▪ We'll take care of the fees.3.) take carea) spoken used when saying goodbye to family and friends▪ Take care! See you next week!b) to be careful▪ Take care when driving in icy conditions.take care to do sth▪ Take care to ensure that the ladder is steady before you climb it.take care (that)▪ Take care that the meat is cooked properly.4.) ¦(KEEPING SOMETHING IN GOOD CONDITION)¦[U]the process of doing things to keep something in good condition and working correctly▪ With proper care, the washing machine should last for years.▪ advice on skin care5.) ¦(CAREFULNESS)¦[U]when you are careful to avoid damage, mistakes etc▪ The note on the box said 'Fragile - handle with care '.▪ The picture had been drawn with great care .6.) take care over/with sthto spend a lot of time and effort making sure that something is perfect▪ Paul always takes great care over his appearance.7.) in careBrE a child who is in care is being looked after by the government, not by their parents▪ When he was sent to prison, the children were taken into care .8.) ¦(PROBLEM/WORRY)¦ [U and C]literary something that causes problems and makes you anxious or sad▪ At last I felt free from my cares.▪ Alex looked as though he didn't have a care in the world (=had no problems or worries) .▪ a man with the cares of the world on his shoulders (=with a lot of problems or worries)9.) care of sbBrE in care of sb AmEused when sending letters to someone at someone else's address= ↑c/o▪ Send me the letter care of my uncle.10.) have a care!BrE spoken old-fashioned used to tell someone to be more carefulcare 2care2 W3S1 v [I and T]1.) to think that something is important, so that you are interested in it, worried about it etccare about▪ The only thing he seems to care about is money.care what/how/whether etc▪ She didn't care what her father thought.▪ 'He looked angry.' ' I don't care !'2.) to be concerned about what happens to someone, because you like or love them→↑caring care about▪ I care about him and hate to see him hurt like this.▪ She felt that nobody cared.3.) who cares?spoken used to say that something does not worry or upset you because it is not important▪ It's rather old and scruffy, but who cares?4.) see if I care!spoken used when you are angry or upset, to say that you do not care about what someone will do▪ Go with William, then - see if I care!5.) sb couldn't care lessspoken used to say that someone does not care at all about something▪ I really couldn't care less what you think!6.) what does sb care?spoken used to say that someone does not care at all about something▪ What do I care? It's your responsibility now!7.) as if I cared!spoken used to say that something is not important to you at all▪ As if I cared whether he comes with us or not!8.) for all sb caresspoken used when you are angry that someone does not seem concerned about someone or something▪ We could be starving for all they care!9.) not care to do sthold-fashioned to not like doing something▪ She doesn't care to spend much time with her relatives.▪ I wouldn't care to meet him in a dark alley!▪ I've experienced more reorganizations than I care to remember (=a lot of them) .10.) any ... you care to name/mentionany thing of a particular kind▪ Virtually any piece of equipment you care to name can be hired these days.11.) would you care to do sth?spoken formal used to ask someone politely whether they want to do something▪ Would you care to join us for dinner?care for / [care for sb/sth] phr v1.) to look after someone who is not able to look after themselves= ↑take care of▪ He thanked the nurses who had cared for him while he was sick.▪ The children are being well cared for.2.) to do things that keep something in good condition▪ Instructions on caring for your new sofa are included.3.) would you care for sth?spoken formal used to ask someone politely if they would like something▪ Would you care for another drink?4.) not care for sb/sthformal to not like someone or something▪ I don't much care for his parents.
Dictionary of contemporary English. 2013.
