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concern
[kuhn-surn]
verb (used with object)
to relate to; be connected with; be of interest or importance to; affect.
The water shortage concerns us all.
Synonyms: ,to interest or engage (used reflexively or in the passive, often followed by with orin ).
She concerns herself with every aspect of the business.
to trouble, worry, or disquiet.
I am concerned about his health.
Synonyms:
noun
something that relates or pertains to a person; business; affair.
Law is the concern of lawyers.
a matter that engages a person's attention, interest, or care, or that affects a person's welfare or happiness.
The party was no concern of his.
Synonyms: ,worry, solicitude, or anxiety.
to show concern for someone in trouble.
Antonyms:important relation or bearing.
This news is of concern to all of us.
a commercial or manufacturing company or establishment.
the headquarters of an insurance concern.
Synonyms: ,Informal.any material object or contrivance.
concern
/ əˈɜː /
verb
to relate to; be of importance or interest to; affect
to involve or interest (oneself)
he concerns himself with other people's affairs
noun
something that affects or is of importance to a person; affair; business
regard for or interest in a person or a thing
he felt a strong concern for her
anxiety, worry, or solicitude
important bearing or relation
his news has great concern for us
a commercial company or enterprise
informala material thing, esp one of which one has a low opinion
Other Word Forms
- overconcern noun
- preconcern noun
- self-concern noun
Word History and Origins
Word History and Origins
Origin of concern1
Idioms and Phrases
Example Sentences
As federal and state lawmakers call for soil testing after the Eaton and Palisades wildfires, the Newsom administration keeps downplaying contamination concerns.
Taking a step back from the immediacy of the drama, the bigger concern may be what it says about Norris and his state of mind - and raise questions as to what to do about it.
Dozens of Labour MPs have expressed concerns about the plans to cut Pip payments and the sickness-related element of Universal Credit.
"We take the concerns raised by the Housing Ombudsman and shared owners very seriously," it added.
When pressed on the numbers, White House spokesman Kush Desai brushed off concerns that the administration's claims did not match reality.
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Related Words
- care
- concernment
- consideration
- heed
- interest
- regard
- www.thesaurus.com
- solicitude
When To Use
Concern means to relate to or to affect, to interest or engage, or to worry. Concern also has several senses as a noun.If an issue or problem concerns someone, it means that it involves them or will affect them personally.
- Real-life examples: The price of gas concerns drivers. Stock market prices concern investors. Global warming concerns everyone.
- Used in a sentence: Our conversation doesn’t concern you, so leave us alone.
- Used in a sentence: Fires are the concern of the fire department.
- Real-life examples: You might concern yourself with your friend’s problem because you care about them. When you’re taking a test, your teacher might remind students to be concerned only with their own papers. Your parents concern themselves with your health.
- Used in a sentence: Chuck doesn’t concern himself with other people’s problems.
- Used in a sentence: my neighbors do to their lawn is no concern of mine.
- Real-life examples: You might be concerned about your grades. Politicians are often concerned about whether voters will keep voting for them. Your friend might be concerned about whether you both make the basketball team.
- Used in a sentence: Her brother’s failing health really concerns Joelene, and she has been losing sleep over it.
- Used in a sentence: We try to ease parents’ concern by showing them that the school is completely safe and monitored.
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