cares
word · lemma: care
/ˈkɛɹz/
kairz
/kˈeəz/
kairz
Definition
'Cares' is the third-person singular form of 'care'. It means to feel concern or affection for someone or something, or to look after someone.
Usage & Nuances
Often followed by 'about' ('She cares about her family') or used with 'for' in the sense of looking after someone ('He cares for his father'). In negative form, 'doesn't care' can mean lack of interest, not cruelty.
Spanish: se preocupa - cuidaPortuguese (BR): se importa - cuidaPortuguese (PT): se preocupa - cuidaChinese (Simplified): 关心 - 照顾Chinese (Traditional): 關心 - 照顧Hindi: परवाह करता/करती है - देखभाल करता/करती हैArabic: يهتم - يعتنيBengali: পরোয়া করে - খেয়াল রাখেRussian: заботится - волнуетсяJapanese: 気にかける - 世話をするVietnamese: quan tâm - chăm sócKorean: 신경 쓴다 - 돌본다Turkish: önemser - ilgilenirUrdu: خیال رکھتا ہے - پرواہ کرتا ہےIndonesian: peduli - merawat
Example Sentences
She cares about her dog very much.
basic
He cares for his sick mother at home.
basic
My teacher cares about every student.
basic
Don’t worry, she really cares what you think.
natural
He acts tough, but he cares deep down.
natural
At least she cares enough to call and check on you.
natural