Care, v. i. [imp. & p. p. Cared p. pr. & vb. n. Caring.]  To be anxious or solicitous; to be concerned; to have regard or interest; -- sometimes followed by an objective of measure.
     I would not care a pin, if the other three were in.   --Shak.
     Master, carest thou not that we perish?   --Mark. iv. 38.
  To care for. (a) To have under watchful attention; to take care of. (b) To have regard or affection for; to like or love.
     He cared not for the affection of the house.   --Tennyson.
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  caring
       adj 1: showing a care; "a caring mother" [syn: protective]
       2: having or displaying warmth or affection; "affectionate
          children"; "caring parents"; "a fond embrace"; "fond of
          his nephew"; "a tender glance"; "a warm embrace" [syn: affectionate,
           fond, lovesome, tender, warm]
       3: feeling and exhibiting concern and empathy for others;
          "caring friends"
       n : a loving feeling [syn: lovingness]