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solicitude

noun

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Attentive care or concern for someone's needs or well-being.

Her solicitude for the tired travelers was evident in the meal she prepared.

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The director tried to pacify the worried assistant by showing him the returned boxes and agreeing on a short check of their contents. Her solicitude appeared in practical attention to the newcomer's concerns as well, including a quiet place to review the opening cues.

From When the Room Feels Tense.

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