CARE

I. noun Etymology: Middle English, from Old English caru; akin to Old High German kara lament, Old Irish gairm call, cry, Latin garrire to chatter Date: before 12th century suffering of mind ; grief , 2. a disquieted state of mixed uncertainty, apprehension, and responsibility, a cause for such anxiety, 3. painstaking or watchful attention, maintenance , regard coming from desire or esteem, charge , supervision , a person or thing that is an object of attention, anxiety, or solicitude, Synonyms: see: ~ II. verb (~d; caring) Date: before 12th century intransitive verb 1. to feel trouble or anxiety, to feel interest or concern , to give ~ , 3. to have a liking, fondness, or taste , to have an inclination , transitive verb to be concerned about or to the extent of , wish , ~r noun