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caring

ca·ring

UK/ˈkɛə.ɹɪŋ/ US/ˈkɛɹ.ɪŋ/ fairly common
noun (1) adjective (3)

noun

1.

adjective

1.

showing a care

  • “a caring mother”
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2.

having or displaying warmth or affection

  • “affectionate children”
  • “caring parents”
  • “a fond embrace”
  • “fond of his nephew”
  • “a tender glance”
  • “a warm embrace”
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3.

feeling and exhibiting concern and empathy for others

  • “caring friends”
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Origin

From care + -ing. The adjective follows from the verb.

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