care in WordNet English dictionary

1. the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
   "no medical care was required"; "the old car needs constant attention"
   care  attention  aid  tending 
   
2. activity involved in maintaining something in good working order
   "he wrote the manual on car care"
   care  maintenance  upkeep 
   
3. attention and management implying responsibility for safety
   "he is in the care of a bodyguard"
   care  charge  tutelage  guardianship 
   
4. judiciousness in avoiding harm or danger
   "he exercised caution in opening the door"; "he handled the vase with care"
   caution  precaution  care  forethought 
   
5. a cause for feeling concern
   "his major care was the illness of his wife"
   care 
   
6. an anxious feeling
   "care had aged him"; "they hushed it up out of fear of public reaction"
   concern  care  fear 
   

1. prefer or wish to do something
   "Do you care to try this dish?"; "Would you like to come along to the movies?"
   wish  care  like 
   
2. feel concern or interest
   "I really care about my work"; "I don't care"
   care 
   
3. be concerned with
   "I worry about my grades"
   worry  care 
   
4. 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"
   manage  deal  care  handle 
   
5. provide care for
   "The nurse was caring for the wounded"
   care  give care