What does "becare" mean?

To care about; care for; provide or administer care to; take care of.

What is a synonym for "becare"?

Common synonyms include: besorrow, besorrow, bother, care, care a button, care a jackstraw.

verb

verb ·Rare ·Advanced level

Verb

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To care about; care for; provide or administer care to; take care of. transitive
"Counselors becare you. They give you clothes and candy. Joan becares me, Marilyn loves me. My parents don't becare me, they're not counselors.""

"Counselors becare you. They give you clothes and candy. Joan becares me, Marilyn loves me. My parents don't becare me, they're not counselors.""

From Middle English bicaren. Equivalent to be- + care.

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