care

/keə/
Noun
  1. activity involved in maintaining something in good working order
    • he wrote the manual on car care
  2. attention and management implying responsibility for safety
    • he is in the care of a bodyguard
  3. a cause for feeling concern
    • his major care was the illness of his wife
  4. an anxious feeling
    • care had aged him
    • they hushed it up out of fear of public reaction
  5. judiciousness in avoiding harm or danger
    • he exercised caution in opening the door
    • he handled the vase with care
  6. the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
    • no medical care was required
    • the old car needs constant attention
Verb
  1. be concerned with
    • I worry about my grades
  2. be in charge of, act on, or dispose of
    • I can deal with this crew of workers
    • This blender can't handle nuts
    • She managed her parents' affairs after they got too old
  3. prefer or wish to do something
    • Do you care to try this dish?
    • Would you like to come along to the movies?
  4. provide care for
    • The nurse was caring for the wounded
  5. feel concern or interest
    • I really care about my work
    • I don't care

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A nurse provides care for a patient in the hospital.