1. a state of mind in which one is troubled; worry, anxiety, or concern: He was never free from care.
2. a cause or object of worry, anxiety, concern, etc.: A massage is an excellent way to forget your cares for a little while.Their son has always been a heavy care to them.
3. serious attention; solicitude; heed; caution: She devotes great care to her work.
4. the provision of what is needed for the well-being or protection of a person or thing: He is under the care of a doctor.With proper care, the watch will last a lifetime.
5. temporary keeping, as for the benefit of or until claimed by the owner: He left his valuables in the care of friends.Address my mail in care of the American Embassy.
6. grief; suffering; sorrow.

7. to be concerned or solicitous; have thought or regard: You can just tell she cares for people's feelings by the way she talks to them.
8. to be concerned or have a special preference (usually used in negative constructions): I don't care where we go, I just want to get out of town for a bit.
9. to make provision or look out (usually followed by for): Will you care for the children while I am away?
10. to have an inclination, liking, fondness, or affection (usually followed by for): Would you care for dessert?I don't care for him very much.

11. to feel concern about: He doesn't care what others say.
12. to wish; desire; like: Would you care to dance?

13. care about,
• to have concern for or interest in: It's a privilege to stand in the presence of so many people who care about building a better Canada.They don't care about the privacy of the people who use their services.
• to have affection for; love: One of my greatest joys in life is cooking for those I care about.

14. could not care less; be completely unconcerned: I couldn't care less whether she goes to the party or not.
15. take care,
• be alert; be careful: Take care that you don't fall on the ice!
• take care of yourself; goodbye: used as an expression of parting.
16. take care of,
• to watch over; be responsible for: to take care of an invalid.
• to deal with; attend to: I'll take care of the bill, and you can go out and get the car started.

1. a private organization for the collection of funds, goods, etc., for distribution to people in foreign countries who need aid.

1. to be troubled or concerned; be affected emotionally
2. to have regard, affection, or consideration (for)
3. to have a desire or taste (for)
4. to provide physical needs, help, or comfort (for)
5. to agree or like (to do something)
6. I am completely indifferent

7. careful or serious attention
8. protective or supervisory control
9. trouble; anxiety; worry
10. an object of or cause for concern
11. caution
12. at the address of: written on envelopes
13. made the legal responsibility of a local authority by order of a court

1. Cooperative for American Relief Everywhere, Inc.; a federation of US charities, giving financial and technical assistance to many regions of the world
2. communicated authenticity, regard, empathy: the three qualities believed to be essential in the therapist practising client-centred therapy

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