cares

[keəz]

cares Definition

• 1. feeling concern or interest; attach importance to something
• 2. the provision of what is necessary for the health, welfare, maintenance, and protection of someone or something

Using cares: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "cares" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  She cares deeply about the environment.

• Example

  He doesn't care what others think of him.

• Example

  The company provides excellent health care benefits.

• Example

  The animal shelter takes care of abandoned pets.

cares Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for cares

• protects
• worries
• concerns
• bothers
• minds
• attends to
• looks after
• supports

Antonyms for cares

• neglects
• ignores
• disregards

Idioms Using cares

• couldn't care less

  not at all concerned or interested

  Example

  I couldn't care less about what he thinks.

• take care of business

  to deal with something that needs to be done

  Example

  I need to take care of some business before I can relax.

• care through the grapevine

  information passed from one person to another, often in an informal or unofficial way

  Example

  I heard through the grapevine that she's getting a promotion.

Phrases with cares

• take care

  be cautious or careful

  Example

  Take care when crossing the street.

• care package

  a package of useful items sent to someone who is away from home or in the military

  Example

  My mom sent me a care package with snacks and toiletries.

• child care

  the care and supervision of a child, especially by a professional caregiver or daycare center

  Example

  We need to find a good child care provider for our toddler.

📌

Summary: cares in Brief

The term 'cares' [keəz] refers to feeling concern or interest in something, or the provision of what is necessary for the health, welfare, maintenance, and protection of someone or something. It can be used as a verb or a noun, with examples like 'She cares deeply about the environment.' and 'The company provides excellent health care benefits.' Phrases include 'take care,' 'care package,' and 'child care,' while idioms include 'couldn't care less,' 'take care of business,' and 'care through the grapevine.'