care-v; 3 Senses

Sense Number 1: consider as important enough for attention, concern or liking

Examples:
I really care about my work.
She's never cared very much about her appearance.
I really don't care whether we go out or not.
I don't care how much it costs, just buy it.
Your parents are only doing this because they care about you.
People who care enough, should do something about it.
I have the impression that my wife no longer cares for me.
Go ahead. I couldn't care less.
I don't care a hang what happens to me.

Mappings:
VerbNet: care-88.1-1,marvel-31.3-2,marvel-31.3-3
FrameNet: NP
PropBank: care.01
WordNet 3.0 Sense Numbers: 1, 5
WordNet Verb Particle Constructions, Multiword Expressions:
care_for 1, 2
care_a_hang 1

Sense Number 2: tend or supervise somebody, provide protection and assistance

Examples:
She cared for her grandmother for nine years and currently cares for her husband.
The article tells you how to care for various type of pets.
The nurse was caring for the wounded.
They cared for the estate for a time but sold it when it became too much for them to handle.

Mappings:
VerbNet: NM
FrameNet: NP
PropBank: NM
WordNet 3.0 Sense Numbers: 2, 4
WordNet Verb Particle Constructions, Multiword Expressions:
care_for 3

Sense Number 3: want, desire or perfer to do something

Examples:
Do you care for a drink?
Would you care to join us for dinner?
Care to hand over the salt?

Mappings:
VerbNet: NM
FrameNet: NP
PropBank: NM
WordNet 3.0 Sense Numbers: 3