concern
to relate to; be connected with; be of interest or importance to; affect: The water shortage concerns us all.
to interest or engage (used reflexively or in the passive, often followed by with or in): She concerns herself with every aspect of the business.
to trouble, worry, or disquiet: I am concerned about his health.
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.
worry, solicitude, or anxiety: to show concern for someone in trouble.
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.
Informal. any material object or contrivance.
Origin of concern
1Other words for concern
Opposites for concern
Other words from concern
- o·ver·con·cern, noun, verb (used with object)
- pre·con·cern, noun, verb (used with object)
- self-con·cern, noun
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How to use concern in a sentence
Since the 1950s, fluoride has adapted itself to the prevailing concerns of the time.
And in either case, “the significant benefit from allowing Wi-Fi hotspots outweighs these concerns.”
How ‘Ethical’ Hotel Chain Marriott Gouges Guests in the Name of Wi-Fi Security | Kyle Chayka | December 31, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTRights activists like Boledi, the Iranian Baluch dissident living in Sweden, harbor some of the same concerns.
The Dangerous Drug-Funded Secret War Between Iran and Pakistan | Umar Farooq | December 29, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTKoenig has not been a sterile, objective narrator; she has openly voiced her biases, concerns, and gut feelings all along.
Adnan Killed Her! No, Jay Did It! Serial’s Uncertain, True-to-Reality End | Emily Shire | December 18, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTOutside of concerns for the lack of education the kids are receiving, is worry about how they will spend their time instead.
A letter from Fajardo to the king (December 10, 1621) concerns various matters of administration and business.
The greatest contribution which modern naturalists have made to knowledge concerns the origin of organic species.
Outlines of the Earth's History | Nathaniel Southgate ShalerThis, however, concerns them more than it does the American Government, which is ready to pay for value received.
The Philippine Islands | John ForemanHumanism concerns itself solely with Man, so that Man is its first and last care.
God and my Neighbour | Robert BlatchfordChristianity concerns itself with the relations of Man to God, as well as with the relations between man and man.
God and my Neighbour | Robert Blatchford
British Dictionary definitions for concern
/ (kənˈsɜːn) /
to relate to; be of importance or interest to; affect
(usually foll by with or in) to involve or interest (oneself): he concerns himself with other people's affairs
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
informal a material thing, esp one of which one has a low opinion
Origin of concern
1Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
Other Idioms and Phrases with concern
see as far as that goes (is concerned); to whom it may concern.
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