1. Feeling and exhibiting concern and empathy for others
   "caring friends"

1. A loving feeling
   "Her caring for her patients was evident in every interaction";
   - lovingness
    
2. The work of caring for people, esp. the sick or infirm
   "His job in caring involves assisting elderly patients with daily tasks"
    
3. The action of care
   "Her caring for her injured neighbour included daily visits and meal preparation"

1. Feel concern or interest
   "I really care about my work"; "I don't care"
    
2. Look after; give medical or emotional help
   "The nurse was caring for the wounded";
   - give care
    
3. To hope, to desire or to prefer to have something, or to do something
   "Do you care to try this dish?";
   - wish, like
    
4. Be in charge of, act on, or dispose of
   "She cares for the estate while the owners are away";
   - manage, deal, handle
    
5. Be concerned with (something considered important)
   "I care about my grades";
   - worry

See also: care for, compassionate

Type of: aid, aroha [NZ], assist, command, compassionate [N. Amer, rare], condole with, control, desire, feel for, help, love, mind, pity, sympathize with, want

Encyclopedia: Caring, Richard