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take care

VERB
baby-sit
Synonyms
STRONG
guard sit tend watch
Antonyms
STRONG
ignore neglect
VERB
beware
Synonyms
STRONGEST
heed
STRONG
attend avoid mind notice shun
WEAK
be cautious be wary guard against keep eyes open keep on one's toes keep one's distance look out mind p's and q's refrain from steer clear of take heed walk on eggs watch one's step watch out
Antonyms
STRONG
disregard face ignore meet neglect
WEAK
court invite risk take on
VERB
mind
Synonyms
STRONGEST
tend
STRONG
trouble watch
WEAK
be cautious be concerned be on guard be solicitous be wary have a care mind one's p's and q's toe the line watch one's step watch out
Antonyms
WEAK
disregard forget ignore neglect

Example Sentences

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“If I can take care of my family, send my kids to college, leave something for them for the hard work I have done … why not help others?”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 19, 2026

Simmons praised DoorDash for offering her the “flexibility” that allows her to take care of her sick husband and family as she scrapes for “every extra dollar.”

From Salon • Apr. 17, 2026

Investors should still take care not to get ahead of themselves given the “fragile” state of the cease-fire, as Macquarie analysts put it.

From Barron's • Apr. 15, 2026

Long-term care includes a variety of types of medical care and general personal assistance for people who can no longer fully take care of themselves.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 14, 2026

“Papa,” I said, “Grandpa and Grandma are going into town tomorrow. He said if you and I would take care of the store, Mama and Daisy could ride in with them and catch the train.”

From "Summer of the Monkeys" by Wilson Rawls