take care of
See to it
Take care of means to handle, manage, or assume responsibility for something.
You take care of errands, bills, or problems that need attention.
With people or animals, it means to look after their needs: She takes care of her elderly mother.
The phrase can be a euphemism for eliminating or killing: The mob took care of him.
Support growth and development
- tendCare for or incline
- look afterProvide care and supervision
- raiseLift or increase
- fosterEncourage development of
parenting · childcare · eldercare · caregiver · guardian · custodian · ward · supervision
Ongoing preservation effort
- preserveProtect from loss
- serviceAid or maintenance
- repairRestore to working order
- tendCare for or incline
groom · clean · overhaul · renovate · restore · refurbish · condition · manage
Direct or handle successfully
- deal withManage or address
- addressSpeak to formally
- attend toGive care or focus
- see toManage or arrange
sort out · resolve · settle · arrange · organize · execute · process · dispatch
Precaution against harm
- shieldHandheld defensive armor
- defendProtect from harm
- guardWatchful defensive attention
- watch overMonitor protectively
secure · preserve · escort · shelter · haven · sanctuary · fend off · insulate
To give support
- helpAssistance given
- aidSupport given freely
- encourageUrge forward with support
- backReverse side; support
bolster · uplift · advocate · champion · sponsor · mentor · guide · counsel
Overall state of health
- hygienePractices maintaining cleanliness
- dietCustomary food consumption
- exerciseActivity for fitness
- medicationTherapeutic substance for illness
treatment · therapy · checkup · recovery · rest · nutrition · fitness · doctor
Required moral task
- obligationRequired task or commitment
- commitmentFirm pledge to act
- chargeCost or accusation
- accountabilityObligation for one's actions
stewardship · oversight · burden · liability · trustee · executor · in charge of · entrusted
nurture
Support growth and development
- tendCare for or incline
- look afterProvide care and supervision
- raiseLift or increase
foster · parenting · childcare · eldercare · caregiver · guardian · custodian · ward · supervision · upbringing
upkeep
Ongoing preservation effort
tend · groom · clean · overhaul · renovate · restore · refurbish · condition · manage · sustain
manage
Direct or handle successfully
see to · sort out · resolve · settle · arrange · organize · execute · process · dispatch · wrap up
safeguard
Precaution against harm
watch over · secure · preserve · escort · shelter · haven · sanctuary · fend off · insulate · surveillance
assist
To give support
back · bolster · uplift · advocate · champion · sponsor · mentor · guide · counsel · reassure
wellness
Overall state of health
medication · treatment · therapy · checkup · recovery · rest · nutrition · fitness · doctor · nurse
duty
Required moral task
- obligationRequired task or commitment
- commitmentFirm pledge to act
- chargeCost or accusation
accountability · stewardship · oversight · burden · liability · trustee · executor · in charge of · entrusted · delegated