Care \Care\, v. i. [imp. & p. p. Cared; p. pr. & vb. n.
Caring.] [AS. cearian. See Care, n.]
To be anxious or solicitous; to be concerned; to have regard
or interest; -- sometimes followed by an objective of
measure.
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I would not care a pin, if the other three were in.
--Shak.
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Master, carest thou not that we perish? --Mark. iv.
38.
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To care for.
(a) To have under watchful attention; to take care of.
(b) To have regard or affection for; to like or love.
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He cared not for the affection of the house.
--Tennyson.
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The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48
caring
adj 1: showing a care; "a caring mother" [syn: protective]
2: having or displaying warmth or affection; "affectionate
children"; "caring parents"; "a fond embrace"; "fond of
his nephew"; "a tender glance"; "a warm embrace" [syn: affectionate,
fond, lovesome, tender, warm]
3: feeling and exhibiting concern and empathy for others;
"caring friends"
n : a loving feeling [syn: lovingness]
WordNet (r) 2.0
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