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care 2, verb (oh)



2 W3S1 v [I and T]
to think that something is important, so that you are interested in it, worried about it etc
care about
::The only thing he seems to care about is money.
care what/how/whether etc
::She didn't care what her father thought.
::'He looked angry.' ' I don't care !'
to be concerned about what happens to someone, because you like or love them
-see also caring caring care about
::I care about him and hate to see him hurt like this.
::She felt that nobody cared.
who cares?
spoken used to say that something does not worry or upset you because it is not important
::It's rather old and scruffy, but who cares?
see if I care!
spoken used when you are angry or upset, to say that you do not care about what someone will do
::Go with William, then - see if I care!
sb couldn't care less
spoken used to say that someone does not care at all about something
::I really couldn't care less what you think!
what does sb care?
spoken used to say that someone does not care at all about something
::What do I care? It's your responsibility now!
as if I cared!
spoken used to say that something is not important to you at all
::As if I cared whether he comes with us or not!
for all sb cares
spoken used when you are angry that someone does not seem concerned about someone or something
::We could be starving for all they care!
not care to do sth
old-fashioned to not like doing something
::She doesn't care to spend much time with her relatives.
::I wouldn't care to meet him in a dark alley!
::I've experienced more reorganizations than I care to remember (=a lot of them) .
any ... you care to name/mention
any thing of a particular kind
::Virtually any piece of equipment you care to name can be hired these days.
would you care to do sth?
spoken formal used to ask someone politely whether they want to do something
::Would you care to join us for dinner?
care for / [care for sb/sth] phr v
to look after someone who is not able to look after themselves
-synonym take care of take care of
::He thanked the nurses who had cared for him while he was sick.
::The children are being well cared for.
to do things that keep something in good condition
::Instructions on caring for your new sofa are included.
would you care for sth?
spoken formal used to ask someone politely if they would like something
::Would you care for another drink?
not care for sb/sth
formal to not like someone or something
::I don't much care for his parents.