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10 Language-to-English DictionariesCare
/kɛr/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
The provision of what is necessary for the health, welfare, maintenance, and protection of someone or something.
"The elderly receive dedicated care at the community center."
- 1
Feel concern or interest; attach importance to something.
"She deeply cares about environmental conservation."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The word 'care' originates from the Old English 'carian', meaning 'to grieve' or 'to be anxious'. It evolved through Middle English, where it took on the meaning of 'to be concerned for' or 'to provide for', reflecting a shift from emotional distress to a sense of responsibility and affection.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Care" is said worldwide
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soin
Transliteration: /swɛ/
"Il fait attention à bien faire son travail."
Sorge
Transliteration: /ˈzɔʁɡə/
"Sie trägt Sorge für ihre kranke Mutter."
cura
Transliteration: /ˈku.ra/
"Bisogna agire con molta cura."
cuidado
Transliteration: /kwiˈda.ðo/
"Hay que tener cuidado al cruzar la calle."
cuidado
Transliteration: /kuiˈda.du/
"Ela toma cuidado para não errar."
देखभाल
Transliteration: dekhbhal
"वह अपने स्वास्थ्य की बहुत देखभाल करता है।"
关心
Transliteration: guānxīn
"他非常关心家人的健康。"
주의
Transliteration: juui
"조심스럽게 주의를 기울여야 한다."
注意
Transliteration: chūi
"仕事には十分な注意が必要だ。"
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