■ noun
1》 the provision of what is necessary for the health, welfare, maintenance, and protection of someone or something.
↘ Brit. protective custody or guardianship provided for children by a local authority.
2》 serious attention or consideration applied to an action or plan.
3》 a feeling of or occasion for anxiety: she hadn't a ~ in the world.
■ verb
1》 feel concern or interest: I don't ~ what she says.
2》 ( ~ for ) feel affection or liking.
3》 ( ~ for/to do something ) like to have or be willing to do something.
4》 ( ~ for ) look after and provide for the needs of.
Phrases
~ in the community another term for community ~ .
~ of at the address of.
take ~
1》 be cautious; keep oneself safe.
2》 make sure of doing something.
take ~ of
1》 keep safe and provided for.
2》 deal with.
Derivatives
caring noun & adjective
caringly adverb
Origin
OE caru (n.), carian (v.), of Gmc origin.