Engelsk ordbog



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Engelsk navneord: care

1. care (om handling) the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something


Eksempler med tilsvarende betydningNo medical care was required.
The old car needs constant attention.


Termer med samme betydning (synonymer)aid, attention, tending


Mindre specifikke termerwork


Mere specifikke termerbaby sitting, babysitting, dental care, faith cure, faith healing, first aid, hair care, haircare, hairdressing, health care, healthcare, incubation, intervention, livery, manicure, maternalism, nourishment, nursing, nurturance, pedicure, personal care, pet sitting, skin care, skincare, tender loving care, TLC, treatment, tree surgery

2. care (om erkendelse) judiciousness in avoiding harm or danger


Eksempler med tilsvarende betydningHe exercised caution in opening the door.
He handled the vase with care.


Termer med samme betydning (synonymer)caution, forethought, precaution


Mindre specifikke termerjudiciousness

3. care (om fornemmelse) an anxious feeling


Eksempler med tilsvarende betydningCare had aged him.
They hushed it up out of fear of public reaction.


Termer med samme betydning (synonymer)concern, fear


Mindre specifikke termeranxiety

4. care (om fornemmelse) a cause for feeling concern


Eksempler med tilsvarende betydningHis major care was the illness of his wife.


Mindre specifikke termerplight, predicament, quandary

5. care (om handling) attention and management implying responsibility for safety


Eksempler med tilsvarende betydningHe is in the care of a bodyguard.


Termer med samme betydning (synonymer)charge, guardianship, tutelage


Mindre specifikke termerprotection


Mere specifikke termerdue care, foster care, great care, ordinary care, providence, reasonable care, slight care

6. care (om handling) activity involved in maintaining something in good working order


Eksempler med tilsvarende betydningHe wrote the manual on car care.


Termer med samme betydning (synonymer)maintenance, upkeep


Mindre specifikke termerfix, fixing, fixture, mend, mending, repair, reparation


Mere specifikke termercamera care, car care, inspection and repair, overhaul, pump priming, scheduled maintenance, service, steam fitting


Engelsk udsagnsord: care

1. care (om følelse) feel concern or interest


Eksempler med tilsvarende betydningI really care about my work.
I don't care.


Eksempler på anvendelseSam and Sue care


AnvendelsesmønsterSomebody ----s.
Somebody ----s PP


Mindre specifikke termercompassionate, condole with, feel for, pity, sympathize with

2. care (om adfærd) provide care for


Eksempler med tilsvarende betydningThe nurse was caring for the wounded.


Termer med samme betydning (synonymer)give care


AnvendelsesmønsterSomebody ----s PP


Mindre specifikke termeraid, assist, help


Mere specifikke termerattend, dry-nurse, fuss, look, mother, nurse, overprotect, see, take care

3. care (om følelse) prefer or wish to do something


Eksempler med tilsvarende betydningDo you care to try this dish?.
Would you like to come along to the movies?.


Eksempler på anvendelseThey care to move


Termer med samme betydning (synonymer)like, wish


AnvendelsesmønsterSomebody ----s to INFINITIVE


Mindre specifikke termerdesire, want


Mere specifikke termerplease

4. care (om adfærd) be in charge of, act on, or dispose of


Eksempler med tilsvarende betydningI can deal with this crew of workers.
This blender can't handle nuts.
She managed her parents' affairs after they got too old.


Termer med samme betydning (synonymer)deal, handle, manage


AnvendelsesmønsterSomebody ----s something.
Somebody ----s somebody.
Something ----s something.
Somebody ----s PP


Mindre specifikke termercommand, control


Mere specifikke termeradminister, administrate, carry on, come to grips, conduct, coordinate, deal, direct, dispose of, get to grips, juggle, mind, misconduct, mishandle, mismanage, organise, organize, process, take care, touch, work

5. care (om følelse) be concerned with


Eksempler med tilsvarende betydningI worry about my grades.


Termer med samme betydning (synonymer)worry


AnvendelsesmønsterSomebody ----s PP


Mindre specifikke termermind


Mere specifikke termerbrood, dwell









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