Dictionary Entry
care
care is a 4-letter English word with 16 senses as noun and verb in the JumbleFix dictionary. One common meaning is: A burdensome sense of responsibility; trouble caused by onerous duties; anxiety; concern; solicitude. Face value is 6 in Scrabble and 7 in Words With Friends. Use the entries below when you need a playable sense, a nearby word, or another arrangement of the same letters.
4 letters · Scrabble 6 · Words With Friends 7 · 16 senses
Definitions
- 1noun
A burdensome sense of responsibility; trouble caused by onerous duties; anxiety; concern; solicitude.
- 2noun
Charge, oversight, or management, implying responsibility for safety and prosperity.
- 3noun
Attention or heed; caution; regard; heedfulness; watchfulness; as, take care; have a care.
- 4noun
The object of watchful attention or anxiety.
- 5noun
To be anxious or solicitous; to be concerned; to have regard or interest; -- sometimes followed by an objective of measure.
- 6noun
activity involved in maintaining something in good working order
"he wrote the manual on car care"
Synonyms
- 7noun
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
"no medical care was required"
"the old car needs constant attention"
- 8noun
attention and management implying responsibility for safety
"he is in the care of a bodyguard"
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- 9noun
judiciousness in avoiding harm or danger
"he exercised caution in opening the door"
"he handled the vase with care"
Synonyms
- 10noun
a cause for feeling concern
"his major care was the illness of his wife"
- 11noun
an anxious feeling
"care had aged him"
"they hushed it up out of fear of public reaction"
- 12verb
be concerned with
"I worry about my grades"
Synonyms
- 13verb
feel concern or interest
"I really care about my work"
"I don't care"
- 14verb
prefer or wish to do something
"Do you care to try this dish?"
"Would you like to come along to the movies?"
- 15verb
be in charge of, act on, or dispose of
"I can deal with this crew of workers"
"This blender can't handle nuts"
- 16verb
provide care for
"The nurse was caring for the wounded"
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