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The definition of care is close attention or a concern for another.

(noun)

An example of care is how someone feels about the well being of their pet.
An example of care is someone paying special attention to how they are driving in unfavorable weather.
An example of care is someone leaving their children to be watched over by another.

Care is defined as to have feelings like concern, responsibility or love for someone or something.

(verb)

An example of care is someone feeling anxious about their spouse going out to a singles bar.
An example of care is how someone feels about their friend's well-being.

See care in Webster's New World College Dictionary

noun

1. a troubled or burdened state of mind; worry; concern
2. a cause of such a mental state
close attention or careful heed: to drive with care
a liking or regard (for): to show no care for others
charge; protection; custody: left in a friend's care
something to watch over or attend to; a responsibility

Origin: ME < OE caru, sorrow < IE base *ĝar-, cry out, scream > L garrulus, garrulous, Goth kara, care, Ger kar-, in karfreitag, Good Friday

intransitive verb cared, caring

to have objection, worry, regret, etc.; mind: do you care if I go?
to feel concern or interest: to care about others
to feel love or a liking (for)
to take charge of; look after; provide (for)
to wish (for); want: do you care for more pie?

transitive verb

to feel concern about or interest in: I don't care what you did
to wish or desire: do you care to eat now?

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See care in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun

A burdened state of mind, as that arising from heavy responsibilities; worry.
Mental suffering; grief.
An object or source of worry, attention, or solicitude: the many cares of a working parent.
Caution in avoiding harm or danger: handled the crystal bowl with care.
a. Close attention; painstaking application: painting the window frames and sashes with care.
b. Upkeep; maintenance: a product for the care of fine floors; hair care products.
Watchful oversight; charge or supervision: left the child in the care of a neighbor.
Attentive assistance or treatment to those in need: a hospital that provides emergency care.

verb cared cared, car·ing, cares

verb, intransitive

To be concerned or interested: Once inside, we didn't care whether it rained or not.
To provide needed assistance or watchful supervision: cared for the wounded; caring for an aged relative at home.
To object or mind: If no one cares, I'll smoke.
a. To have a liking or attachment: didn't care for the movie.
b. To have a wish; be inclined: Would you care for another helping?

verb, transitive