v.
Pronunciation: ' rek
Function: verb
Etymology: Middle English, to take heed, from Old English reccan; akin to Old High German ruohhen to take heed
Date: before 12th century
intransitive verb
1 : WORRY , CARE
2 archaic : to be of account or interest : MATTER
transitive verb
1 archaic : to care for : REGARD
2 archaic : to matter to : CONCERN