concern
concern Lexical Profile
concern Game Scores & Validity
• noun
A feeling of worry, anxiety, or unease about a situation or someone's well-being.
"The doctor expressed growing concern over the patient's high blood pressure."
A matter of importance, interest, or responsibility to someone.
"Environmental sustainability has become a primary concern for modern urban planners."
A commercial business, company, or manufacturing enterprise.
"What began as a small family bakery eventually grew into a profitable international concern."
• verb
To relate to, be about, or affect someone or something.
"The new tax regulations primarily concern small business owners and independent contractors."
To cause someone to feel worry, anxiety, or unease.
"The sudden drop in winter temperatures continues to concern local citrus farmers."
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Word Origin & Etymology
Borrowed in the late 15th century from Middle French concerner, from Late Latin concernere ('to mingle together' or 'to relate to'), formed from com- ('with, together') and cernere ('to sift, discern, or perceive').