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Definitions

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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“We have to take care of one thing: military protection. We have to guard the country.”

From Salon • Apr. 3, 2026

She said she had got "some useful information and practical tips to help take care of her hair".

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

The U.S. needs to define its goals and let other problems take care of themselves.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

"They will take care of security," he said smiling.

From Barron's • Mar. 26, 2026

Mutti asked me to take care of Marlene, and to make sure that she had something to eat and drink.

From "An Elephant in the Garden" by Michael Morpurgo

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.