care
Third Person
cares
Present Participle
caring
Past Tense
cared
Past Participle
cared
1
to consider something or someone important and to have a feeling of worry or concern toward them
- Despite his rough exterior, he cares a lot about his friends.
- He cares about his job and always gives his best.
- She cares a lot about her little sister and always protects her.
- She cares deeply about the environment and recycles everything she can.
- The teacher cares about her students and their success.
2
to attend to the needs, safety, and happiness of someone or something
- The nurse cares for patients, providing medical attention and emotional support.
- They cared for their grandparents during their final years.
- The community cares for the local park, organizing clean-up events.
- I am currently caring for a sick friend.
- She cared for injured animals at the rescue center.
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3
to prefer or desire to do something over other options
transitive
- She cares to spend her weekends hiking in the mountains rather than staying indoors.
- They care to read books in their free time instead of watching television.
- I don't care to watch horror movies; I prefer comedies.
- She doesn't care to travel by plane; she prefers taking trains or buses.
- She doesn't care to participate in team sports; she prefers individual activities.
4
to feel worry, interest, or regard for something or someone
transitive
- He doesn’t care what others say about his choices.
- She doesn’t care who wins the game, as long as it’s a fair match.
- I don’t care what happens next; I’m ready to move on.
- He doesn’t care if he misses the meeting; it’s not important to him.
- He doesn’t care whether he wins or loses as long as he enjoys the game.
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