<p><strong>Noun</strong></p><ul><li>A state of mind in which one is troubled; worry, anxiety, or concern: He was never free from care.</li><li>A cause or object of worry, anxiety, concern, etc.: A massage is an excellent way to forget your cares for a little while.</li><li>Serious attention; solicitude; heed; caution: She devotes great care to her work.</li><li>The provision of what is needed for the well-being or protection of a person or thing: He is under the care of a doctor.</li><li>Temporary keeping, as for the benefit of or until claimed by the owner: He left his valuables in the care of friends.</li></ul><p><strong>Verb (used without object)</strong></p><ul><li>To be concerned or solicitous; have thought or regard: You can just tell she cares for people's feelings by the way she talks to them.</li><li>To be concerned or have a special preference (usually used in negative constructions): I don't care where we go, I just want to get out of town for a bit.</li><li>To have an inclination, liking, fondness, or affection (usually followed by for): Would you care for dessert?</li></ul><p><strong>Verb (used with object)</strong></p><ul><li>To feel concern about: He doesn't care what others say.</li><li>To wish; desire; like: Would you care to dance?</li></ul>