concerns
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/kənˈsɜːnz/
English
Definitions
noun
- That which affects one’s welfare or happiness. A matter of interest to someone. The adposition before the matter of interest is usually over, about or for.“Judy's eyes filled with concern as she listened to the news report.”
- The expression of solicitude, anxiety, or compassion toward a thing or person.
- A business, firm or enterprise; a company.“The employees’ attitude is really hurting the concern.”
- Any set of information that affects the code of a computer program.
verb
- To relate or belong to; to have reference to or connection with; to affect the interest of; to be of importance to.
- To engage by feeling or sentiment; to interest.“A good prince concerns himself in the happiness of his subjects.”
- To make somebody worried.“I’m concerned that she’s becoming an alcoholic.”
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interesttouch ontouchbear onworryfearpertainrelatevexationrefercarecome tooccupybusinessheadachebusiness concern