cared

7 definitions • 11 examples

past simple and past participle of

to think that something is important and to feel interested in it or upset about it:

care about She's never cared very much about her appearance.

[ + question word ] I really don't care whether we go out or not.

care how I don't care how much it costs, just buy it.

"Was Lorna happy about the arrangements?" "I don't know and I don't care."

Your parents are only doing this because they care about (= love) you.

used to emphasize rudely that you are not interested in or worried about something or someone:

"Mike's really fed up about it." "I couldn't care less."

used to say that you are not interested in or worried about what someone else is doing:

You can go to the match with Paula, for all I care.

used to say that you are not interested in or worried about something that has happened or that someone has said:

He said he didn't approve of what I'd done, as if I cared.

used to emphasize that you do not think something is important:

"It looks as if we are going to lose." "Who cares?"

used in polite offers and suggestions:

care for Would you care for a drink?

[ + to infinitive ] Would you care to join us for dinner?