caring
ˈkɛrɪŋ
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Definition of caring - Reverso English Dictionary

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Noun

1.
kindnessdisplay of kindness and concern for others
  • Her caring for the elderly is well-known in the community..
compassion empathy
2.
healthcareTECH.UKthe profession of providing medical or social careTECH.UK
  • Nursing is a caring profession that demands empathy.
healthcare nursing social work

Adjective

1.
emotionshowing kindness and empathy towards others
  • She is a caring friend who always listens.
compassionate empathetic kind
2.
professional supportTECH.UKrelated to providing social or medical supportTECH.UK
  • He works in a caring profession like nursing.
compassionate nurturing supportive
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Expressions with caring

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sharing things with others is important and kind
Remember, sharing is caring, so help your friends.
not feeling any concern or interest anymore
After so many problems, she was beyond caring.
no longer concerned about something
After so many failures, he's past caring.
no longer concerned about something
After so many delays, we are past caring.
occupation focused on providing support and care
Social work is considered a caring profession due to its focus on helping people.

Origin of caring

Old English, caru (sorrow, anxiety)

Terms with caring included in their meaning

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kindadj.
friendly generous
shows a friendly, generous, or caring nature or behavior
romance
press together or embrace, showing warm caring
kindness
person who is kind and caring to others
self-care
relating to the cleaning and caring of oneself
motivation
stop caring, feel less excitement about something
emotion
words that are gentle and caring
group atmosphere
having strong unity and caring like a close family
child care
caring for a child in a loving and supportive way

Examples of caring in a sentence

  • His caring for animals led him to become a veterinarian.
  • Caring is essential in the field of social work.
  • The hospital emphasizes caring as a core value.
  • His caring nature made him a great nurse.
  • The caring teacher stayed late to help students.
  • The caring staff comforted the patients.

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  1. French:attention, attentionné, ...
  2. German:Fürsorge, fürsorglich, ...
  3. Italian:cura, premuroso, ...
  4. Spanish:atención, cariñoso, ...
  5. Portuguese:carinho, carinhosa, ...
  6. Chinese:关怀, 体贴的, ...
  7. Japanese:思いやり, 思いやりのある, ...
  8. Arabic:رعاية, عَطوف, ...
  9. Hebrew:אַכְפְּתִיּוּת, אַכְפָּתִי, ...
  10. Russian:внимание, заботливый, ...
  11. Ukrainian:турбота, турботливий, ...
  12. Hindi:देखभाल, स्नेही, ...
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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Expressions with care

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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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