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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The energy of my excess work creates more energy, and it can eventually take care of me.

From MarketWatch • May 12, 2026

Democratic Unionist Party councillor Brian Higginson urged people to take care if they were near the site of the fire in County Down.

From BBC • May 11, 2026

Getting serious again, Parton said that plastic surgeons can help take care of the body’s exterior, but “it’s serious business when you’re talking about internal medicine.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 4, 2026

Better support systems and spouses reminding partners to take care of themselves might contribute.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 1, 2026

“I have a few other things to take care of before I turn my attention to this, but hopefully I’ll have something for you by this weekend. Stay tuned.”

From "The Wrong Way Home" by Kate O’Shaughnessy

take care

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