Care1. (n.) A burdensome sense of responsibility; trouble caused by onerous duties; anxiety; concern; solicitude.
2. (n.) Charge, oversight, or management, implying responsibility for safety and prosperity.
3. (n.) Attention or heed; caution; regard; heedfulness; watchfulness; as, take care; have a care.
4. (n.) The object of watchful attention or anxiety.
5. (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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