Close attention; concern; responsibility.

(countable, uncountable) Worry.

(uncountable) Maintenance, upkeep.

(uncountable) The treatment of those in need (especially as a profession).

(uncountable) The state of being cared for by others.

The object of watchful attention or anxiety.

(transitive, intransitive) To be concerned (about), to have an interest (in); to feel concern (about).

(intransitive, polite, formal) To want, to desire; to like; to be inclined towards.

(intransitive, informal, by extension) For it to matter to, or make any difference to.

(intransitive) (with for) To look after or look out for.

(intransitive, Appalachia) To mind; to object.