concern
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verb \kən-ˈsərn\Definition of CONCERN
transitive verb
1
a : to relate to : be about <the novel concerns three soldiers> b : to bear on
2
: to have an influence on : involve; also : to be the business or affair of <the problem concerns us all>
3
: to be a care, trouble, or distress to <her ill health concerns me>
intransitive verb
obsolete : to be of importance : matter
Examples of CONCERN
- The novel concerns three soldiers.
- This study concerns the noise levels in cities.
- This conversation doesn't concern you.
- Our mother's illness concerns us.
Origin of CONCERN
Middle English, from Middle French & Medieval Latin; Middle French concerner, from Medieval Latin concernere, from Late Latin, to sift together, mingle, from Latin com- + cernere to sift — more at certain
First Known Use: 15th century
Related to CONCERN
Related Words: appertain (to), bear (on or upon), refer (to), relate (to); advert (to), allude (to), cite, glance (upon), instance, mention, name, note, notice, quote, specify, touch (upon); offer, present; contain, embrace, encompass, entail, include, incorporate
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