concern

🇺🇸 /kənˈsɜːrn/ 🇬🇧 /kənˈsɜːn/
Frequency
Difficulty
Tags TOP3000Oxford3000CEFR-B2
verb
B2

to be about or involve someone or something

This notice concerns all employees about the new policy.

B2

to be about a topic

The book's first chapter concerns the early history of the city.

B2

to make someone worried

Your health problems concern me, and I think you should see a doctor.

R

to show interest in something

He doesn't concern himself with small details that don't matter.

noun
B2

a feeling of worry

There is growing concern about the safety of the building after the earthquake.

B2

care and help for someone or something

She showed great concern for her sick friend by visiting every day.

B2

something that is important to someone

Our main concern is to provide good education for all children.

R

something that is your business or responsibility

How I spend my money is not your concern, so please don't ask.

R

a company or business

The large business concern announced it would create new jobs in the area.

translation

v. to be about or involve someone or something; to be about a topic; to make someone worried; to show interest in something
n. a feeling of worry; care and help for someone or something; something that is important to someone; something that is your business or responsibility; a company or business

Word Forms

3rd Present concerns
Progressive concerning
Past concerned
Plural concerns
Perfect concerned