Take care of somebody/something/yourself
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To look after someone or something.
I need you to take care of my cat while I'm away.
Often appears as...
- take care of my pets
- take care of the kids
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To deal with or handle a situation or task.
Don't worry, I'll take care of the project.
Often appears as...
- take care of business
- take care of problems
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To pay for someone's expenses.
Let me take care of the bill.
Often appears as...
- take care of the bill
- take care of expenses
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To do something in order to prevent a problem or avoid future trouble.
We should take care of these small issues before they become big problems.
Often appears as...
- take care of issues
- take care of matters
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To look after someone or something.
I need you to take care of my cat while I'm away.
Often appears as...
- take care of my pets
- take care of the kids
phrase
To deal with or handle a situation or task.
Don't worry, I'll take care of the project.
Often appears as...
- take care of business
- take care of problems
phrase
To pay for someone's expenses.
Let me take care of the bill.
Often appears as...
- take care of the bill
- take care of expenses
phrase
To do something in order to prevent a problem or avoid future trouble.
We should take care of these small issues before they become big problems.
Often appears as...
- take care of issues
- take care of matters
Definition 1 of 4
Pro Tip 1/2Emotional Care
Caring for someone often includes emotional support, not just physical needs.
She's feeling down; I'll go take care of her.
Pro Tip 2/2Temporary Responsibility
It can imply temporary guardianship, like babysitting or pet-sitting.
Can you take care of my dogs this weekend?
Pro Tip 1/2Emotional Care
Caring for someone often includes emotional support, not just physical needs.
She's feeling down; I'll go take care of her.
Pro Tip 2/2Temporary Responsibility
It can imply temporary guardianship, like babysitting or pet-sitting.
Can you take care of my dogs this weekend?
Pro Tip 1/2Emotional Care
Caring for someone often includes emotional support, not just physical needs.
She's feeling down; I'll go take care of her.
Pro Tip 2/2Temporary Responsibility
It can imply temporary guardianship, like babysitting or pet-sitting.
Can you take care of my dogs this weekend?
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