Definition care in American English

care verb

[intransitive/transitive] verb

/ker/

to be interested in someone and want them to be well and happy

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I wish I had someone who cared.

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Only Ed cared enough to come and talk to her.

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I don't think she cares about him at all.

Synonyms and related words

value respect appreciate

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to be interested in something and feel strongly that it is important

Example

No one seemed to care about her feelings.

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Of course I care what happens to the school!

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Our mother said she didn't care either way, as long as we were all happy.

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He wasn't lying - he genuinely didn't care whether he passed the test or not.

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He neither knew nor cared what she meant by that remark.

Synonyms and related words

deal in wake up have something on the brain

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I don't care at all

Example

My little sister is def going to be engaged or married before I am and I could care less.

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