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Definitions for Carer

[1] a state of mind in which one is troubled; worry, anxiety, or concern: He was never free from care.
[2] a cause or object of worry, anxiety, concern, etc.: Their son has always been a great care to them.
[3] serious attention; solicitude; heed; caution: She devotes great care to her work.
[4] the provision of what is needed for the well-being or protection of a person or thing: He is under the care of a doctor. With proper care, the watch will last a lifetime.
[5] temporary keeping, as for the benefit of or until claimed by the owner: He left his valuables in the care of friends. Address my mail in care of the American Embassy.
[6] grief; suffering; sorrow.
[7] to be concerned or solicitous; have thought or regard.
[8] to be concerned or have a special preference (usually used in negative constructions): I don't care if I do.
[9] to make provision or look out (usually followed by for ): Will you care for the children while I am away?
[10] to have an inclination, liking, fondness, or affection (usually followed by for ): Would you care for dessert? I don't care for him very much.
[11] to feel concern about: He doesn't care what others say.
[12] to wish; desire; like: Would you care to dance?
[13] couldn't care less , could not care less; be completely unconcerned: I couldn't care less whether she goes to the party or not. Also could care less.
[14] take care , be alert; be careful: Take care that you don't fall on the ice! take care of yourself; goodbye: used as an expression of parting.
[15] take care of , to watch over; be responsible for: to take care of an invalid. to act on; deal with; attend to: to take care of paying a bill.
[16] social welfare a person who has accepted responsibility for looking after a vulnerable neighbour or relative Usual US and Canadian term: caregiver See also caretaker (def. 3)
[17] (when tr, may take a clause as object) to be troubled or concerned; be affected emotionally he is dying, and she doesn't care
[18] (intr; foll by for or about) to have regard, affection, or consideration (for) he cares more for his hobby than his job
[19] (intr foll by for ) to have a desire or taste (for) would you care for some tea?
[20] (intr foll by for ) to provide physical needs, help, or comfort (for) the nurse cared for her patients
[21] (tr) to agree or like (to do something) would you care to sit down, please?
[22] for all I care or I couldn't care less I am completely indifferent
[23] careful or serious attention under her care the plant flourished ; he does his work with care
[24] protective or supervisory control in the care of a doctor
[25] (often plural) trouble; anxiety; worry
[26] an object of or cause for concern the baby's illness was her only care
[27] caution handle with care
[28] care of at the address of: written on envelopes Usual abbreviation: c/o
[29] in care or into care social welfare made the legal responsibility of a local authority by order of a court
[30] Cooperative for American Relief Everywhere, Inc.; a federation of US charities, giving financial and technical assistance to many regions of the world
[31] communicated authenticity, regard, empathy: the three qualities believed to be essential in the therapist practising client-centred therapy

Words nearby Carer

carecarduaceous, carducci, cardueline, cardus, cardy, care, care and maintenance, care attendant, care label, care package, care plan

Origin of Carer

before 900; (noun) Middle English; Old English caru, cearu, cognate with Gothic kara, Old High German chara “lament”

Other words from Carer

car·er , noun
non·car·ing , adjective
o·ver·care , noun
un·car·ing , adjective

Word origin for Carer

Old English cearu (n), cearian (vb), of Germanic origin; compare Old High German chara lament, Latin garrīre to gossip