concern
/kənˈsɝn/IPA: /K AH0 N S ER1 N/
- 1
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.”
- 2
The expression of solicitude, anxiety, or compassion toward a thing or person.
- 3
A business, firm or enterprise; a company.
“The employees’ attitude is really hurting the concern.”
- 4
Any set of information that affects the code of a computer program.
Synonyms
- 1
To relate or belong to; to have reference to or connection with; to affect the interest of; to be of importance to.
- 2
To engage by feeling or sentiment; to interest.
“A good prince concerns himself in the happiness of his subjects.”
- 3
To make somebody worried.
“I’m concerned that she’s becoming an alcoholic.”
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