Cool MateCare
UK /["/keə(r)/"]/US /["/ker/"]/
Definition
the process of caring for somebody/something and providing what they need for their health or protection
In simple words: to feel interest or concern about something or someone
Examples
- She shows great care for her pets.
- Please take care when crossing the street.
- He has a lot of care for his elderly neighbors.
- With proper care, the plant will grow beautifully.
- I appreciate your care during my recovery.
Usage notes
Use 'care' to express concern or affection. It's suitable in most contexts but may sound too emotional in very formal situations.
Grammar pattern
care + about/object
Memory hint
Think of 'care' as sharing your heart; sounds like 'care bear'. Imagine a bear caring for its friends.
Collocations
- good
- great
- proper
- take
- deliver
- provide (somebody with)
- services
- centre/center
- facility
- in care
- in somebody’s care
- under the care of
- care of somebody
- in care of somebody
- the quality of care
- extreme
- good
- great
- exercise
- take
- need
- with care
- without care
Synonyms
- concern
- worry
- value
- tend
- consider
Antonyms
- disregard
- neglect
- ignore
Common mistakes
- Confusing with 'caring', which implies action rather than just feeling.
- Omitting 'about' when expressing concern (e.g., saying 'I care my family' instead of 'I care about my family').