1. to hold someone or something dear, to prize someone or something
I really care about you.
I care very much about my family.
2. to have even minimal regard for someone or something
Don’t you care about animals?
I care about what happens in Washington.
Care for vs. Care about
I don’t care for expensive jewelry. = I don’t like it.
I don’t care about expensive jewelry. = It’s not a priority. It doesn’t matter.