Synonyms: maintenance, upkeep, care
Definition: activity involved in maintaining something in good working order
Usage: he wrote the manual on car care
Similar words: repair, reparation, fix, fixing, fixture, mend, mending
Definition: the act of putting something in working order again
Synonyms: tending, care, aid, attention
Definition: the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
Usage: no medical care was required; the old car needs constant attention
Similar words: work
Definition: activity directed toward making or doing something
Usage: she checked several points needing further work
Synonyms: charge, care, guardianship, tutelage
Definition: attention and management implying responsibility for safety
Usage: he is in the care of a bodyguard
Similar words: protection
Definition: the activity of protecting someone or something
Usage: the witnesses demanded police protection
Synonyms: care, caution, forethought, precaution
Definition: judiciousness in avoiding harm or danger
Usage: he exercised caution in opening the door; he handled the vase with care
Similar words: judiciousness
Definition: good judgment
Synonyms: care
Definition: a cause for feeling concern
Usage: his major care was the illness of his wife
Similar words: plight, predicament, quandary
Definition: a situation from which extrication is difficult especially an unpleasant or trying one
Usage: finds himself in a most awkward predicament; the woeful plight of homeless people
Definition: an anxious feeling
Usage: care had aged him; they hushed it up out of fear of public reaction
Similar words: anxiety
Definition: a vague unpleasant emotion that is experienced in anticipation of some (usually ill-defined) misfortune
Definition: be concerned with
Usage: I worry about my grades
Similar words: mind
Definition: be concerned with or about something or somebody
Synonyms: care
Definition: feel concern or interest
Usage: I really care about my work; I don't care
Similar words: sympathize with, feel for, pity, condole with, compassionate
Definition: share the suffering of
Definition: prefer or wish to do something
Usage: Do you care to try this dish?; Would you like to come along to the movies?
Definition: feel or have a desire for; want strongly
Usage: I want to go home now; I want my own room
Synonyms: deal, handle, manage, care
Definition: be in charge of, act on, or dispose of
Usage: I can deal with this crew of workers; This blender can't handle nuts; She managed her parents' affairs after they got too old
Similar words: command, control
Definition: exercise authoritative control or power over
Usage: control the budget; Command the military forces
Definition: provide care for
Usage: The nurse was caring for the wounded
Similar words: assist, aid, help
Definition: give help or assistance; be of service
Usage: Everyone helped out during the earthquake; Can you help me carry this table?; She never helps around the house