Definition of concern
transitive verb
1a : to relate to : be about The novel concerns three soldiers. The report concerns global warming.b : to bear on
2 : to have an influence on : involve; also : to be the business or affair of The problem concerns us all. This conversation does not concern you.
3 : to be a care, trouble, or distress to Her ill health concerns me. Her son's frequent tantrums concerned her.
4 : engage[1], occupy He concerns himself with trivia. She refused to concern herself with such gossip.
intransitive verb
obsolete : to be of importance : matter
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Examples of concern in a Sentence
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 and Etymology 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
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Definition of concern
1a : marked interest or regard usually arising through a personal tie or relationship Their friend's health is a constant cause of concern.b : an uneasy state of blended interest, uncertainty, and apprehension The actor's sudden collapse on stage caused concern.
2 : something that relates or belongs to one : affair It's no concern of yours.
3 : matter for consideration Immigration had become a concern to Congress.
4 : an organization or establishment for business or manufacture a banking concern a commercial concern
5 : contrivance, gadget
Examples of concern in a Sentence
They have expressed concern about the cost of the project.
There is some concern that the economy might worsen.
I share your concern about these problems.
Their friend's health is a constant source of concern.
The governor needs to address voters' concerns about the economy.
They have raised concerns about the cost of the project.
Their friend's health is a constant concern.
His concern with the well-being of his family is obvious.
She has always shown genuine concern for the poor.
I appreciate your concern, but there's really nothing you can do to help.
Origin and Etymology of concern
see 1concern
Synonym Discussion of concern
CONCERN Defined for English Language Learners
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playDefinition of concern for English Language Learners
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: to relate to (something or someone) : to be about (something or someone)
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: to affect or involve (someone) : to be the business or interest of (someone)
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: to make (someone) worried : to cause concern for (someone)
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Definition of concern for English Language Learners
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: a feeling of worry usually shared by many people
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: something that causes people to worry
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: a feeling of being interested in and caring about a person or thing
CONCERN Defined for Kids
Definition of concern for Students
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Definition of concern for Students
1 : a feeling of worry or care about a person or thing concern for the poor a cause for concern
2 : something that causes worry or is regarded as important The students' safety is her main concern.
3 : something that relates to or involves a person : affair This is not your concern.
4 : a business organization a banking concern
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