concerned; concerning; concerns
1
a
: 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 entry 1, occupy
He concerns himself with trivia.
She refused to concern herself with such gossip.
obsolete
: to be of importance : matter
1
a
: 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
a
: matter for consideration
Immigration had become a concern to Congress.
b
: a matter that causes feelings of unease, uncertainty, or apprehension
health/safety concerns
"Just throw it into the sun!" That phrase has long been the seemingly easy answer to … very serious concerns about what to do with nuclear waste.—
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: an organization or establishment for business or manufacture
a banking concern
a commercial concern
5
Synonyms
Examples of concern in a Sentence
Verb
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.
Noun
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.
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Vivien Ayers, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
That’s concerning because at that point in the startup journey, the companies should be transitioning from finding a product-market fit to developing robust sales pipelines and managing cash in a sustainable way.
—Marc Schröder, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
Quartz Bot, Quartz, 8 Nov. 2024
However, District 9 Councilmember Pam Foley, who represents the area where the hospital is located, declined to support the deferral request and echoed the concerns over how delays could negatively impact the community.
—Devan Patel, The Mercury News, 8 Nov. 2024
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Verb
Guidelines concerning street cuts, which is the removal of any portion of the street surface, now guarantee roads are returned to original condition after the cuts are performed.
—Vivien Ayers, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
That’s concerning because at that point in the startup journey, the companies should be transitioning from finding a product-market fit to developing robust sales pipelines and managing cash in a sustainable way.
—Marc Schröder, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
Noun
The company has extended its liquidation date to December 15, 2024, and management has raised concerns about the company's ability to continue as a going concern due to insufficient working capital and mandatory liquidation.
—Quartz Bot, Quartz, 8 Nov. 2024
However, District 9 Councilmember Pam Foley, who represents the area where the hospital is located, declined to support the deferral request and echoed the concerns over how delays could negatively impact the community.
—Devan Patel, The Mercury News, 8 Nov. 2024
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“Concern.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/concern. Accessed 25 Nov. 2024.
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concern
1 of 2 verb
con·cern
kən-ˈsərn 
1
: to relate to : be about
the novel concerns three soldiers
2
: to be the business or affair of
the problem concerns us all
3
: to make worried or disturbed
our mother's illness concerns us
4
: involve sense 1, engage
concerned himself in the matter
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