concern
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concern
- /kənˈsɝn/ US
- /kənˈsɜːn/ UK
Rhymes with -ɜː(ɹ)n
Where it comes from
Borrowed from Middle French concerner, from Medieval Latin concernō, concernere (“I distinguish, have respect to”), from Latin concernō (“to mix, sift, or mingle together, as in a sieve”), combined form of con- + cernō (“distinguish”).
noun concerns
- That which affects one’s welfare or happiness. A matter of interest to someone. Mark’s health was of great concern to Connie.
- The placement of interest or worry on a subject. Most people in Australia have no concern for the recent events in London.
- A worry; a sense that something may be wrong; an identification of a possible problem. Let me know if you have any questions or concerns about the document.
- The expression of solicitude, anxiety, or compassion toward a thing or person. Judy's eyes filled with concern as she listened to the news report.
- 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. At the programming level, an aspect is a modular unit that implements a concern.
verb concerns · concerning · concerned
- To relate or belong to; to have reference to or connection with; to affect the interest of; to be of importance to. Preaching the kingdom of God, and teaching those things which concern the Lord Jesus Christ.
- 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.
