concern
verb (used with object)
to relate to; be connected with; be of interest or importance to; affect.
have concerned
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present perfectof concern.present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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American presidents have concerned themselves with the island’s strategic value since the Andrew Johnson administration.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 20, 2026
Some messages have concerned the councillor so much that she has kept them, in case she needs to go to the police in future.
From BBC ● Mar. 10, 2025
“This list includes leaking wells with serious compliance issues that have concerned communities for years,” David Shabazian, director of the Department of Conservation, said in a news release.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 18, 2023
The disruptions have concerned state officials, already dealing with perennial power shortages during peak summer demand.
From Reuters ● Jun. 9, 2022
It shouldn’t have concerned him, but he didn’t want to be near her.
From "Six of Crows" by Leigh Bardugo
