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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This jibes with the challenge hypothesis, which says, in multiple species, testosterone levels rise when males battle for attention from potential mates and go down when it’s time to take care of the young.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

"I think it should just be in America because they have all the facilities to take care of that," said student Atho Halakhe, 26.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

Identifying a doctor to take care of you or someone in your family is a daunting task.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 3, 2026

"We're going to be ready to take care of our citizens as needed," the official added.

From BBC • May 29, 2026

“There’s not much to do around the farm right now—just planting—and he said that he could take care of that.”

From "Summer of the Monkeys" by Wilson Rawls

take care

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