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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For now, increased T-bill auctions are allowing the Treasury to take care of financing needs.

From Barron's • May 6, 2026

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

From The Wall Street Journal • May 1, 2026

BBC News spoke to teachers and tutors for their top tips on revising, sitting exams and how to take care of yourself too.

From BBC • May 1, 2026

“How do you take care of thousands of kids in a center that could house maybe 50 kids?”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 27, 2026

“You know, there are lots of reasons people can’t take care of their own kids,” Jonah said cautiously.

From "Found" by Margaret Peterson Haddix