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Word concern
WordType (noun)
Phonetic BrE / kənˈsɜːn / NAmE / kənˈsɜːrn /
Example
  • there is growing concern about violence on television.
  • in the meeting, voters raised concerns about health care.
  • don’t hesitate to ask if you have any queries or concerns about this work.
  • she hasn't been seen for four days and there is concern for her safety.
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concern

(noun)BrE / kənˈsɜːn / NAmE / kənˈsɜːrn /
  1. a feeling of worry, especially one that is shared by many people
    • compare unconcern
      https://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/definition/english/unconcern
    • There is growing concern about violence on television.
    • In the meeting, voters raised concerns about health care.
    • Don’t hesitate to ask if you have any queries or concerns about this work.
    • She hasn't been seen for four days and there is concern for her safety.
    • The report expressed concern over continuing high unemployment.
    • There is widespread concern that new houses will be built on protected land.
    • Stress at work is a matter of concern to staff and management.
    • The President's health was giving serious cause for concern.
  2. a desire to protect and help somebody/something
    • parents’ concern for their children
    • I appreciate everyone's concern and help at this difficult time.
  3. something that is important to a person, an organization, etc.
    • What are your main concerns as a writer?
    • The government's primary concern is to reduce crime.
  4. something that is your responsibility or that you have a right to know about
    • This matter is their concern.
    • How much money I make is none of your concern.
  5. a company or business
    • synonym firm
      https://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/definition/english/firm_1
    • a major publishing concern
  6. a business or an activity that is making a profit and is expected to continue to do well
    • He sold the cafe as a going concern.

    Extra Examples

    • He demonstrated genuine concern for others.
    • He felt some concern for her safety.
    • How much we paid is none of your concern.
    • I have other, more pressing concerns.
    • I was surprised by her lack of concern.
    • Increased use of drugs is of great concern to parents.
    • Out of concern for her health, we suggested she take a week off work.
    • Practical necessity overrides any other concerns.
    • She expressed her deep concern about conditions at the factory.
    • She forgot her own worries in her concern for him.
    • The lack of firefighting equipment has caused concern.
    • The president’s health is giving serious cause for concern.
    • There is particular concern about the use of pesticides.
    • They sold the business as a going concern.
    • This new technology brings with it security concerns.
    • a common concern for new parents
    • a successful publishing concern
    • public concern about increased taxes
    • Censorship reflects the social concerns and even fears of society and government at the time.
    • Environmental concerns have been thrust to the head of the party agenda.
    • I appreciate everyone’s concern and help at this difficult time.
    • She hasn’t been seen for four days and there is concern for her safety.
    • The government’s primary concern is to reduce crime.
    • The overriding concern of the organizers is the safety of the participants.
    • The scheme has been set up by a major publishing concern.
    • parents’ concern for their children

    Word Origin

    • late Middle English: from French concerner or late Latin concernere (in medieval Latin ‘be relevant to’), from con- (expressing intensive force) + cernere ‘sift, discern’.
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