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concern

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noun/kənˈsɝn//kənˈsɜːn/
  1. 1

    That which affects one’s welfare or happiness. A matter of interest to someone.countableuncountable

    • Mark’s health was of great concern to Connie.
  2. 2

    The placement of interest or worry on a subject.countableuncountable

    • Most people in Australia have no concern for the recent events in London.
  3. 3

    A worry; a sense that something may be wrong; an identification of a possible problem.countableuncountable

    • Let me know if you have any questions or concerns about the document.
  4. 4

    The expression of solicitude, anxiety, or compassion toward a thing or person.countableuncountable

    • Judy's eyes filled with concern as she listened to the news report.
  5. 5

    A business, firm or enterprise; a company.countableuncountable

    • The employees’ attitude is really hurting the concern.
    • a going concern
  6. 6

    Any set of information that affects the code of a computer program.countableuncountable

    • At the programming level, an aspect is a modular unit that implements a concern.
verb/kənˈsɝn//kənˈsɜːn/
  1. 1

    To relate or belong to; to have reference to or connection with; to affect the interest of; to be of importance to.transitive

    • Preaching the kingdom of God, and teaching those things which concern the Lord Jesus Christ.
    • our wars with France have always affected us in our most tender interests, and concerned us more than those we have had with any other nation
  2. 2

    To engage by feeling or sentiment; to interest.transitive

    • A good prince concerns himself in the happiness of his subjects.
  3. 3

    To make somebody worried.transitive

    • I’m concerned that she’s becoming an alcoholic.

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