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

the care of the elderly

the child is in the care of her grandparents

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

he planned his departure with great care

feel concern or interest; attach importance to something

they don't care about human life

I don't care what she says

look after and provide for the needs of

he has numerous animals to care for