ALL meanings of take care of
take care of
T t - noun take care of a state of mind in which one is troubled; worry, anxiety, or concern: He was never free from care. 1
- noun take care of a cause or object of worry, anxiety, concern, etc.: Their son has always been a great care to them. 1
- noun take care of serious attention; solicitude; heed; caution: She devotes great care to her work. 1
- noun take care of the provision of what is needed for the well-being or protection of a person or thing: He is under the care of a doctor. With proper care, the watch will last a lifetime. 1
- noun take care of temporary keeping, as for the benefit of or until claimed by the owner: He left his valuables in the care of friends. Address my mail in care of the American Embassy. 1
- noun take care of grief; suffering; sorrow. 1
- verb without object take care of to be concerned or solicitous; have thought or regard. 1
- verb without object take care of to be concerned or have a special preference (usually used in negative constructions): I don't care if I do. 1
- verb without object take care of to make provision or look out (usually followed by for): Will you care for the children while I am away? 1
- verb without object take care of to have an inclination, liking, fondness, or affection (usually followed by for): Would you care for dessert? I don't care for him very much. 1
- verb with object take care of to feel concern about: He doesn't care what others say. 1
- verb with object take care of to wish; desire; like: Would you care to dance? 1
- idioms take care of couldn't care less, could not care less; be completely unconcerned: I couldn't care less whether she goes to the party or not. Also, could care less. 1
- idioms take care of take care, be alert; be careful: Take care that you don't fall on the ice! take care of yourself; goodbye: used as an expression of parting. 1
- idioms take care of take care of, to watch over; be responsible for: to take care of an invalid. to act on; deal with; attend to: to take care of paying a bill. 1
- noun take care of to assume responsibility for; look after 0
- noun take care of to have charge of or be responsible for; look after; attend to 0
- noun take care of to provide for; protect against trouble, want, etc. 0