· the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something; "no medical care was required"; "the old car needs constant attention"

Synonym(s): attention, aid, tending

Hypernym(s): work

· judiciousness in avoiding harm or danger; "he exercised caution in opening the door"; "he handled the vase with care"

Synonym(s): caution, precaution, forethought

Hypernym(s): judiciousness

· an anxious feeling; "care had aged him"; "they hushed it up out of fear of public reaction"

Synonym(s): concern, fear

Hypernym(s): anxiety

· a cause for feeling concern; "his major care was the illness of his wife"

Hypernym(s): predicament, quandary, plight

· attention and management implying responsibility for safety; "he is in the care of a bodyguard"

Synonym(s): charge, tutelage, guardianship

Hypernym(s): protection

· activity involved in maintaining something in good working order; "he wrote the manual on car care"

Synonym(s): maintenance, upkeep

Hypernym(s): repair, fix, fixing, fixture, mend, mending, reparation

· feel concern or interest; "I really care about my work"; "I don't care"

Hypernym(s): feel_for, pity, compassionate, condole_with, sympathize_with

· provide care for; "The nurse was caring for the wounded"

Synonym(s): give_care

Hypernym(s): help, assist, aid

· prefer or wish to do something; "Do you care to try this dish?"; "Would you like to come along to the movies?"

Synonym(s): wish, like

Hypernym(s): desire, want

· 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"

Synonym(s): manage, deal, handle

Hypernym(s): control, command

· be concerned with; "I worry about my grades"

Synonym(s): worry

Hypernym(s): mind