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1. Feeling and exhibiting concern and empathy for others
   "caring friends"

1. A loving feeling
   - lovingness

1. Feel concern or interest
   "I really care about my work"; "I don't care"
    
2. Look after; give medial or emotional help
   "The nurse was caring for the wounded"; "The nurse was giving care for the wounded"
   - give care
    
3. Prefer or look forward to doing something
   "Do you care to try this dish?"
   - wish, like
    
4. Be in charge of, act on, or dispose of
   - manage, deal, handle
    
5. Be concerned with (something considered important)
   "I care about my grades"
   - worry

See also: care for, compassionate

Type of: aid, aroha [NZ], assist, command, compassionate, condole with, control, desire, feel for, help, love, mind, pity, sympathize with, want

Encyclopedia: Care