care
noun
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activity involved in maintaining something in good working order“They wrote the manual on car care.”maintenanceupkeep
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the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something“no medical care was required”attentionaidtending
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attention and management implying responsibility for safety“They are in the care of a bodyguard.”chargeguardianshiptutelage
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judiciousness in avoiding harm or dangerprecautioncautionforethought
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a cause for feeling concern“Their major care was the illness of their spouse.”
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an anxious feeling“care had aged him”concernfear
verb
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to be concerned withworry
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to feel concern or interest“I really care about my work”
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to prefer or wish to do something“Do you care to try this dish?”likewish
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to be in charge of, act on, or dispose of“I am caring for the shop while the owner is away.”dealhandlemanage
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to provide care forgive care