Source : Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)

Care \Care\, v. i. [imp. & p. p. {Cared}; p. pr. & vb. n.
   {Caring}.] [AS. cearian. See {Care}, n.]
   To be anxious or solicitous; to be concerned; to have regard
   or interest; -- sometimes followed by an objective of
   measure.

         I would not care a pin, if the other three were in.
                                                  --Shak.

         Master, carest thou not that we perish?  --Mark. iv.
                                                  38.

   {To care for}.
   (a) To have under watchful attention; to take care of.
   (b) To have regard or affection for; to like or love.

             He cared not for the affection of the house.
                                                  --Tennyson.

Source : WordNet®

caring
     adj 1: showing a care; "a caring mother" [syn: {protective}]
     2: having or displaying warmth or affection; "affectionate
        children"; "caring parents"; "a fond embrace"; "fond of
        his nephew"; "a tender glance"; "a warm embrace" [syn: {affectionate},
         {fond}, {lovesome}, {tender}, {warm}]
     3: feeling and exhibiting concern and empathy for others;
        "caring friends"
     n : a loving feeling [syn: {lovingness}]