cared
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Definition of cared - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

caregivinglooked after or protected
  • The cared plants thrived in the garden.
  • The cared animals were healthy and happy.
  • She felt cared and loved by her family.
guarded protected watched
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Expressions with cared

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show total lack of interest or concern about something
She could not have cared less about the outcome.
showing no interest or concern about something
He could have cared less about the meeting.
showing no interest or concern about something
She couldn't have cared less about the weather forecast.
receiving necessary attention and maintenance
The garden looked beautiful and cared-for.
looked after with attention and kept in good condition
The garden is well-cared-for and beautiful.

Origin of cared

Old English, carian (to grieve)

Terms with cared included in their meaning

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petadj.
domesticated
kept and cared for as a companion animal
empty place
left empty and no longer cared for by people
care facility
place where homeless animals are cared for
facility
place where children are cared for
coat
hair on a dog's body, often cared for by grooming
security
being cared for by someone competent
care
cared for or attended to
childcare
place where young children are cared for

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  1. French:soigné, ...
  2. German:geschützt, ...
  3. Italian:curato, ...
  4. Spanish:protegido, ...
  5. Portuguese:cuidado, ...
  6. Chinese:被照顾的, ...
  7. Japanese:手入れされた, ...
  8. Arabic:مُعْتَنًى بِهِ, ...
  9. Hebrew:מְטוּפָּל, ...
  10. Russian:ухоженный, ...
  11. Ukrainian:захищений, ...
  12. Hindi:सुरक्षित, ...
care
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Definition of care - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
attentionclose attention or concern for someone or something
  • She showed great care in her work.
attention concern consideration
2.
emotionworry or anxiety about something
  • He was filled with care about the future.
concern worry

Verb

1.
emotiontr./intr.feel concern or interest about somethingtr./intr.
  • She cares deeply about the environment.
care about worry
2.
affectiontr.have affection or regard for someonetr.
  • I really care for my best friend.
adore cherish love
3.
desiretr.want or desire somethingtr.
  • Would you care for some tea?
desire wish
4.
caregivingtr.look after and provide fortr.
  • She cares for her elderly mother..
attend nurture tend
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feel concern or interest in something
She really cares about the environment and recycles everything.
look after and provide for the needs of
She cares for her elderly parents at home..
practice of holding a baby against parent's chest
Kangaroo care helps in bonding between the baby and the parent.
to look after someone or something
She takes care of her elderly parents..
in a carefree manner without worry or concern
She danced without a care in the world.
express lack of interest or concern about something
I can care less about the latest gossip.

Origin of care

Old English, caru (sorrow) + -ian (verb suffix)

Examples of care in a sentence

  • The care she gives to her garden is remarkable.
  • Her care for the project was evident.
  • The care in his voice was reassuring.
  • The clinic provides free care to uninsured patients.
  • Elderly residents often require long-term residential care.
  • He took care to avoid the slippery path.

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  1. French:soin, se soucier, ...
  2. German:Sorgfalt, sich kümmern, ...
  3. Italian:cura, preoccuparsi, ...
  4. Spanish:cuidado, preocuparse, ...
  5. Portuguese:cuidado, preocupar-se, ...
  6. Chinese:关心, 在意, ...
  7. Japanese:注意, 関心を持つ, ...
  8. Arabic:عِنايَة, اِهْتَمَّ, ...
  9. Hebrew:תְּשׂוּמֶת לֵב, לִדְאוֹג, ...
  10. Russian:забота, заботиться, ...
  11. Ukrainian:турбота, турбуватися, ...
  12. Hindi:सावधानी, चिंतित रहना, ...
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