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concern

con·cern

concern

 
 
pronunciation:
kn suhrn
parts of speech:
transitive verb, noun
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part of speech: transitive verb
inflections: concerns, concerning, concerned
definition 1: to relate to or be about; pertain to.
This is a private matter and does not concern you.This issue concerns both the teachers and the administrators.You should listen carefully because this change concerns you directly.The letter from the doctor's office concerned her recent blood tests.The notification from the landlord concerned the water shut-off scheduled for next Monday.
synonyms:
affect, involve, touch
similar words:
influence, regard, relate to
definition 2: to engage or interest (oneself) (usu. fol. by "with").
She concerns herself almost solely with taking care of the family.I've never concerned myself with local politics until now.
synonyms:
busy, devote, engage, interest
similar words:
occupy
definition 3: to make worried or troubled.
She's a bright student, but her carelessness concerns me.It concerns her that her father sometimes forgets to take his medicine.[it + verb + smby + that + clause ] It concerns me when I see her so upset.[it + verb + smby + when + clause ] It concerned him to discover that he'd forgotten to pay that bill.[it + verb + smby + infinitive ] Please don't concern yourself about me; I'll be fine.
synonyms:
trouble, worry
antonyms:
ease
similar words:
bother, distress, disturb, perturb, vex
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part of speech: noun
definition 1: a matter or issue that is important to one and engages one's attention.
The city's economy is the new mayor's first concern.His sole concern as a doctor is the physical health of his patients.
synonyms:
affair, business, care, interest, matter
antonyms:
unconcern
similar words:
case, consideration, issue, lookout, worry
definition 2: worry, anxiety, or caring attitude.
Your concern for your father's health is understandable.Her strange behavior filled her husband with concern.His concern about my condition is unwarranted; I'm perfectly fine.The doctor felt some concern over the patient's sudden weight loss.
synonyms:
anxiety, care, worry
antonyms:
indifference, unconcern
similar words:
disquiet, disquietude, doubt, matter, misgiving, solicitude
definition 3: a particular thing that causes worry or makes one wonder if some problem exists.
My main concern about the house is that the ceilings show some water damage.The parents expressed their concerns about the teacher's behavior to the school principal.
similar words:
fear, problem, uncertainty, worry
definition 4: a business firm.
In just one year, our company has become a thriving concern.
synonyms:
business, company, enterprise, firm, house
similar words:
establishment, office, outfit
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