NEGLECT Antonyms
Definition of NEGLECT
Best Opposite Words For NEGLECT
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care | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something • judiciousness in avoiding harm or danger • an anxious feeling • a cause for feeling concern • attention and management implying responsibility for safety • activity involved in maintaining something in good working order verb • feel concern or interest • provide care for • to hope, to desire or to prefer to have something, or to do something • be in charge of, act on, or dispose of • be concerned with | ||||||||
attention | nounn | |||||||
noun • the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others • the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something • a general interest that leads people to want to know more • a courteous act indicating affection • the faculty or power of mental concentration • a motionless erect stance with arms at the sides and feet together; assumed by military personnel during drill or review | ||||||||
cherish | verbv | |||||||
verb • be fond of; be attached to | ||||||||
foster | verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj | |||||||
noun • United States songwriter whose songs embody the sentiment of the South before the American Civil War (1826-1864) adjective satellite • providing or receiving nurture or parental care though not related by blood or legal ties verb • promote the growth of • bring up under fosterage; of children • help develop, help grow | ||||||||
guard | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a person who keeps watch over something or someone • the person who lines up between the center and the tackles on the offensive line of a football team on the line of scrimmage • a device designed to prevent injury or accidents • a posture of defence in boxing or fencing • the person who plays the position of guard on a basketball team • a military unit serving to protect some place or person • a precautionary measure warding off impending danger or damage or injury etc. • the duty of serving as a sentry • (American football) a position on the line of scrimmage between the center and the tackles • a position on a basketball team verb • to keep watch over • watch over or shield from danger or harm; protect • protect against a challenge or attack • take precautions in order to avoid some unwanted consequence | ||||||||
maintain | verbv | |||||||
verb • cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity • keep in safety and protect from harm, decay, loss, or destruction • supply with necessities and support • state categorically • have and exercise • maintain for use and service • maintain by writing regular records • state or assert • support against an opponent • stick to correctly or closely | ||||||||
nurture | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • the properties acquired as a consequence of the way you were treated as a child • helping someone grow up to be an accepted member of the community verb • help develop, help grow • look after a child until it is an adult • provide with nourishment | ||||||||
protect | verbv | |||||||
verb • shield from danger, injury, destruction, or damage • use tariffs to favor domestic industry | ||||||||
support | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • the activity of providing for or maintaining by supplying with money or necessities • aiding the cause or policy or interests of • something providing immaterial assistance to a person or cause or interest • a military operation (often involving new supplies of men and materiel) to strengthen a military force or aid in the performance of its mission • documentary validation • the financial means whereby one lives • supporting structure that holds up or provides a foundation • the act of bearing the weight of or strengthening • a musical part (vocal or instrumental) that supports or provides background for other musical parts • any device that bears the weight of another thing • financial resources provided to make some project possible verb • give moral or psychological support, aid, or courage to • support materially or financially • be behind; approve of • be the physical support of; carry the weight of • establish or strengthen as with new evidence or facts • adopt as a belief • support with evidence or authority or make more certain or confirm • argue or speak in defense of • play a subordinate role to (another performer) • be a regular customer or client of • put up with something or somebody unpleasant | ||||||||
tend | verbv | |||||||
verb • have a tendency or disposition to do or be something; be inclined • have care of or look after • manage or run | ||||||||
consider | verbv | |||||||
verb • deem to be • give careful consideration to • take into consideration for exemplifying purposes • show consideration for; take into account • think about carefully; weigh • judge or regard; look upon; judge • look at attentively • look at carefully; study mentally • regard or treat with consideration, respect, and esteem | ||||||||
consideration | nounn | |||||||
noun • the process of giving careful thought to something • information that should be kept in mind when making a decision • a discussion of a topic (as in a meeting) • kind and considerate regard for others • a fee charged in advance to retain the services of someone • a considerate and thoughtful act | ||||||||
mind | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • that which is responsible for one's thoughts, feelings, and conscious brain functions; the seat of the faculty of reason • recall or remembrance • an opinion formed by judging something • an important intellectual • attention • your intention; what you intend to do • knowledge and intellectual ability verb • be offended or bothered by; take offense with, be bothered by • be concerned with or about something or somebody • be in charge of or deal with • pay close attention to; give heed to • be on one's guard; be cautious or wary about; be alert to • keep in mind | ||||||||
notice | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • an announcement containing information about an event • the act of noticing or paying attention • a request for payment • advance notification (usually written) of the intention to withdraw from an arrangement of contract • a sign posted in a public place as an advertisement • polite or favorable attention • a short critical review verb • discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of by perception with the eyes • notice or perceive • make or write a comment on • express recognition of the presence or existence of, or acquaintance with | ||||||||
regard | verb, adverb, nounv, adv, n | |||||||
noun • (usually preceded by `in') a detail or point • paying particular notice (as to children or helpless people) • (usually plural) a polite expression of desire for someone's welfare • a long fixed look • the condition of being honored (esteemed or respected or well regarded) • a feeling of friendship and esteem • an attitude of admiration or esteem verb • deem to be • look at attentively • connect closely and often incriminatingly | ||||||||
reck | verbv | |||||||
verb • To make account of; to care for; to heed, regard, consider. • To concern, to be important or earnest. • To think. | ||||||||
attend to | verbv | |||||||
verb • get down to; pay attention to; take seriously • work for, or be a servant to |