CARES | English Meaning, Definition, and Pronunciation

Looking for the meaning of the word CARES in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of CARES with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.

Word: Care

Speech Type: Noun

Etymology:

Old English caru (noun), carian (verb), of Germanic origin; related to Old High German chara ‘grief, lament’, charon ‘grieve’, and Old Norse kǫr ‘sickbed’

Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: kɛː
Dialects: British English
Definition:

the provision of what is necessary for the health, welfare, maintenance, and protection of someone or something

Short Definition:

process of looking after

Examples:
  • the care of the elderly
  • the child is in the care of her grandparents
Definition:

serious attention or consideration applied to doing something correctly or to avoid damage or risk

Short Definition:

attention or consideration

Examples:
  • he planned his departure with great care

Word: Care

Speech Type: Verb

Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: kɛː
Dialects: British English
Definition:

feel concern or interest; attach importance to something

Short Definition:

feel concern

Examples:
  • they don't care about human life
  • I don't care what she says
Definition:

look after and provide for the needs of

Short Definition:

look after

Examples:
  • he has numerous animals to care for

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