SYNONYMS AND RELATED EXPRESSIONS
solicitude
noun
Attentive care or concern for someone's needs or well-being.
Local English device voice, when available. This is not a recorded dictionary pronunciation.
Attentive concern
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Usage distinction
Return to topSolicitude can be kindly care or worried concern. Tenderness emphasizes affection, while watchfulness emphasizes close observation.
CHECK THE MEANING IN CONTEXT
See solicitude in use
Her solicitude for the tired travelers was evident in the meal she prepared.
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.
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