concern

/kənsˈɜːn/

/kənˈsɝn/

[noun] [verb]

Concern

[NOUN]

a subject of significance or interest to someone or something

a feeling of restlessness or worry about something that is important

synonyms : care

fear

something or someone that causes anxiety; a source of unhappiness

synonyms : headache

vexation

worry

a feeling of sympathy for someone or something

antonyms : unconcern

a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it

synonyms : business

business concern

business organisation

business organization

to concern

[VERB]

MAIN VERB

to cause someone to worry

synonyms : interest

occupy

worry

to involve or be about someone or something

synonyms : bear on

Examples

1. Local residents have raised concerns about late-night noise.

2. The jury is still out as concerns the location of the new station.

3. I discussed my health concerns with the doctor.

4. Climate change is a major concern for future generations.

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