care
noun
a state of mind in which one is troubled; worry, anxiety, or concern.
cared
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past participleof care.past participle
A verb form used in perfect and passive verb constructions and that can also function as a modifier.
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past tense formof care.past tense
Used to describe completed actions or previous habitual actions.
carenouna state of mind in which one is troubled; worry, anxiety, or concern.
Example Sentences
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The youngsters, estimated to be about one-and-a-half years old, appeared to be healthy and were being cared for at a zoo after their rescue, the ministry said in a statement.
From Barron's ● Sep. 11, 2026
That’s what was at the heart of what Marsh cared about.
From Salon ● Sep. 8, 2026
From the age of 11, after her parents divorced and her older sister Susanne left home, Gloria often cared for her mom.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 3, 2026
My biggest concern is making sure he is cared for after I’m gone.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 2, 2026
Though he understood, now, why Nine cared so much about Clare staying.
From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman
