What does CARES mean?

Parts of Speech

Cares is a verb.

Definitions

Cares means to feel concern or interest; attach importance to something.

Pronunciations

US: /kɛrz/

UK: /keəz/

Origin and Usage

Cares originated from the Old English word caru, which means anxiety or grief. It has been used in the English language since the 12th century. Cares is commonly used in everyday conversation and writing.

Synonyms

Worries, concerns, bothers, troubles, troubles oneself, takes to heart, interests oneself, pays attention, attends to.

Related Words

Carve, clear, clasp, chase, charm.

Example Sentences

• She cares deeply about the environment and volunteers for local conservation efforts.
• He cares about his family and makes sure to call them regularly.
• They don seem to care about the consequences of their actions.
• She cares for her elderly neighbor by running errands and checking in on her.
• He doesn care what others think of him and lives life on his own terms.