care about
phrasal verb·1 sense·particle about
Meanings
Feel concern or interest in something
Why “about”? Your attention stays around one subject. That subject is what you talk or think about.
“She cares about the environment.”
“Omar cares about the local park.”
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agonise about
Same about pattern: topic
Worry intensely and at length over a decision
argue about
Same about pattern: topic
Disagree verbally concerning a topic
ask about
Same about pattern: topic
Make enquiries concerning something
boast about
Same about pattern: topic
Speak with excessive pride concerning something
bother about
Same about pattern: topic
Take the trouble to attend to something
complain about
Same about pattern: topic
Express dissatisfaction concerning something
dream about
Same about pattern: topic
Have a dream featuring a subject
grumble about
Same about pattern: topic
Complain quietly and continually
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