English word care comes from Proto-Indo-European *ǵh₂r-, Proto-Indo-European *ǵh̥₂reh₂
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| *ǵh₂r- | Proto-Indo-European (ine) | |
| *ǵh̥₂reh₂ | Proto-Indo-European (ine) | |
| *karō | Proto-Germanic (gem-pro) | Care, concern. Complaint, lament, grievance, moan. Worry, sorrow. |
| ċearu | Old English (ang) | |
| care | Middle English (enm) | |
| care | English (en) | (obsolete) Grief, sorrow.. Close attention; concern; responsibility.. Maintenance, upkeep.. The object of watchful attention or anxiety.. The state of being cared for by others.. The treatment of those in need (especially as a profession).. Worry. |