Cared: meaning, definitions and examples

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cared

 

[ kɛrd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

past action

Cared is the past tense of the verb 'care', which means to feel concern or interest. It can also imply showing kindness or being protective towards someone or something. When someone has cared for another, it suggests a sense of responsibility and emotional investment in the well-being of that person or entity. The term often reflects love, empathy, and commitment, showing a deeper emotional connection.

Synonyms

attended, loved, nurtured, tended.

Examples of usage

  • She cared for her sick grandmother.
  • He always cared about the environment.
  • They cared for the stray animals in their neighborhood.

Translations

Translations of the word "cared" in other languages:

🇵🇹 cuidado

🇮🇳 देखभाल की

🇩🇪 sorgte

🇮🇩 peduli

🇺🇦 піклувався

🇵🇱 troszczył się

🇯🇵 世話をした

🇫🇷 s'occupait

🇪🇸 cuidó

🇹🇷 önem verdi

🇰🇷 돌봤다

🇸🇦 اعتنى

🇨🇿 pečoval

🇸🇰 staral sa

🇨🇳 照顾

🇸🇮 poskrbel

🇮🇸 hugsa

🇰🇿 қамқор болды

🇬🇪 ზრუნავდა

🇦🇿 yəqinləşdirib

🇲🇽 cuidó

Etymology

The word 'care' originates from the Old English term 'carian', which means to grieve or be anxious. This root reflects the emotional aspects of care, portraying it as a feeling that can arise out of worry for someone's well-being. Over time, the meaning of 'care' evolved to encapsulate not just worry, but also affection and responsibility. During the Middle Ages, the use of the term expanded, reflecting the increasing importance of emotional bonds within family and community structures. Care has thus grown to encompass a wide range of meanings, from simple concern to deep love and affection. The transformation in usage indicates the evolving human experience around the concepts of empathy and support.

Word Frequency Rank

At #5,772 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.