n.
Function: verb
Inflected Form: cared ; car · ing
Date: before 12th century
intransitive verb
1 a : to feel trouble or anxiety b : to feel interest or concern < care about freedom>
2 : to give care < care for the sick>
3 a : to have a liking, fondness, or taste <don't care for your attitude> b : to have an inclination <would you care for some pie>
transitive verb
1 : to be concerned about or to the extent of <don't care what they say> <doesn't care a damn>
2 : WISH <if you care to go>
– car · er noun
– care less : not to care ― used positively and negatively with the same meaning <I could care less what happens> <I couldn't care less what happens>