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concern

(kənsɜːʳn)

Word forms: plural, 3rd person singular presenttense concerns, present participle concerning, past tense, past participle concerned

1. uncountable noun [NOUN that]

Concern is worry about a situation.

The group has expressed concern about reports of political violence. [+ about]

The move follows growing public concern over the spread of the disease. [+ over]

As the militants gather, there is concern that the protest might again run out ofcontrol.

There is no cause for concern.

Synonyms: anxiety, fear, worry, distress More Synonyms of concern

2. verb [no cont]

If something concerns you, it worries you.

The growing number of people seeking refuge in Thailand is beginning to concern Westernaid agencies. [VERB noun]

It concerned her that Bess was developing a crush on Max. [VERB noun that]

Synonyms: worry, trouble, bother, disturb More Synonyms of concern

concerned adjective [usually verb-link ADJECTIVE, ADJECTIVE that]

I've been concerned about you lately.

We're naturally concerned for our daughter's safety. [+ for]

Academics are concerned that students are not sufficiently prepared for universitycourses.

...a phone call from a concerned neighbor.

[Also + about]

Synonyms: caring, attentive, solicitous More Synonyms of concern

Synonyms: worried, troubled, exercised, upset More Synonyms of concern

3. countable noun [usually with poss]

A concern is a fact or situation that worries you.

His concern was that people would know that he was responsible.

Unemployment was the electorate's main concern.

Synonyms: worry, care, anxiety More Synonyms of concern

4. variable noun

Someone's concern with something is their feeling that it is important.

...a story that illustrates how dangerous excessive concern with safety can be. [+ with]

5. countable noun [usually with poss]

Someone's concerns are the things that they consider to be important.

Feminism must address issues beyond the concerns of middle-class whites. [+ of]

6. variable noun [oft poss NOUN]

Concern for someone is a feeling that you want them to be happy, safe, and well. If you do something out of concern for someone, you do it because you want them to be happy, safe, and well.

Without her care and concern, he had no chance at all.

He had only gone along out of concern for his two grandsons. [+ for]

Synonyms: care, interest, regard, consideration More Synonyms of concern

7. verb

If you concern yourself with something, you give it attention because you think that it is important.

I didn't concern myself with politics. [VERB pronoun-reflexive + with]

He would concern himself solely with the plight of the hostages. [V pron-refl with n]

concerned adjective [verb-link ADJECTIVE with noun]

The agency is more concerned with making arty ads than understanding its clients'businesses.

Synonyms: caring, attentive, solicitous More Synonyms of concern

8. verb [no cont]

If something such as a book or a piece of information concerns a particular subject, it is about that subject.

The bulk of the book concerns Sandy's two middle-aged children. [VERB noun]

Chapter 2 concerns itself with the methodological difficulties. [VERB pronoun-reflexive + with]

Synonyms: be about, cover, deal with, go into More Synonyms of concern

concerned adjective [verb-link ADJECTIVE with noun]

Randolph's work was exclusively concerned with the effects of pollution on health.

Synonyms: caring, attentive, solicitous More Synonyms of concern

9. verb [no cont]

If a situation, event, or activity concerns you, it affects or involves you.

It was just a little unfinished business from my past, and it doesn't concern youat all. [VERB noun]

Synonyms: be relevant to, involve, affect, regard More Synonyms of concern

concerned adjective [noun ADJECTIVE]

It's a very stressful situation for everyone concerned.

I believe he was concerned in all those matters you mention. [+ in]

[Also + with]

Synonyms: caring, attentive, solicitous More Synonyms of concern

Synonyms: involved, interested, active, mixed up More Synonyms of concern

10. singular noun [with poss]

If a situation or problem is your concern, it is something that you have a duty or responsibility to be involved with.

The technical aspects were the concern of the Army. [+ of]

I would be glad to get rid of them myself. But that is not our concern.

11. countable noun

You can refer to a company or business as a concern, usually when you are describing what type of company or business it is.

[formal, business]

If not a large concern, Queensbury Nursery was at least a successful one.

Synonyms: company, house, business, firm More Synonyms of concern

12.

See as far as I am concerned

13.

See as far as sth is concerned/where sth is concerned

14.

See going concern

15.

See of concern

16.

See of concern

More Synonyms of concern

concern in British English

(kənˈsɜːn)

verb (transitive)

to relate to; be of importance or interest to; affect

2. (usually foll by with or in)

to involve or interest (oneself)

he concerns himself with other people's affairs

noun

something that affects or is of importance to a person; affair; business

regard for or interest in a person or a thing

she felt a strong concern for her sister

anxiety, worry, or solicitude

important bearing or relation

this news has great concern for us

a commercial company or enterprise

8. informal

a material thing, esp one of which one has a low opinion

Word origin

C15: from Late Latin concernere to mingle together, from Latin com- together + cernere to sift, distinguish

concern in American English

(kənˈsɜrn)

verb transitive

to have a relation to or bearing on; deal with

to draw in; engage or involve; be a proper affair of

that doesn't concern you

to cause to feel uneasy or anxious

noun

a matter of interest or importance to one; that which relates to or affects one; affair; matter;business

interest in or regard for a person or thing

relation; reference

worry; anxiety

to feel concern over one's health

a business establishment; company; firm

SIMILAR WORDS: care

Idioms:

as concerns

concern oneself

Word origin

ME concernen < ML concernere, to perceive, have regard to, fig. use of LL concernere, to sift, mix, as in a sieve < L com-, with + cernere, to sift, hence perceive, comprehend: see crisis

Examples of 'concern' in a sentence
concern

Concerns are running high about the potential cost of existing reforms.There is also concern about local businesses.Their biggest concerns were about what other teams were doing.Then contact the company concerned and demand the situation is sorted.There have been concerns that people may plead guilty simply to avoid going to court.Senior managers are concerned about the risk of copies being made.We have serious concerns for his safety and wellbeing.It's natural and not necessarily something to get overly concerned about.One favourite story concerned a trip to a riding school in Hyde Park with his daughters.What crimes are people most concerned about?

In other languages
concern

British English: concern /kənˈsɜːn/ NOUN

Concern is worry about a situation.

The group has expressed concern about reports of political violence in the country.

American English: concern
Arabic: اِهْتِمام
Brazilian Portuguese: preocupação
Chinese: 关心
Croatian: briga
Czech: obava
Danish: bekymring
Dutch: bezorgdheid
European Spanish: preocupación
Finnish: huoli
French: souci inquiétude
German: Besorgnis
Greek: ανησυχία
Italian: preoccupazione
Japanese: 心配
Korean: 걱정
Norwegian: bekymring
Polish: niepokój
European Portuguese: preocupação
Romanian: preocupare
Russian: беспокойство
Latin American Spanish: preocupación
Swedish: bekymmer
Thai: ความกังวล
Turkish: ilgi kaygı
Ukrainian: занепокоєння
Vietnamese: sự lo lắng

Chinese translation of 'concern'

concern

(kənˈsəːn)

n

(u) (= anxiety) 担(擔)忧(憂) (dānyōu)
⇒ There is no cause for concern. 没必要担忧。 (Méi bìyào dānyōu.)
(c) (= cause of anxiety) 关(關)切的事 (guānqiè de shì) (件, jiàn)
⇒ Unemployment was the electorate's main concern. 失业是选民们最关切的问题。 (Shīyè shì xuǎnmínmen zuì guānqiè de wèntí.)
(u/s) (= care) 关(關)心 (guānxīn)
(s) (= affair) 事务(務) (shìwù)
⇒ That's your concern. 那是你的事。 (Nà shì nǐ de shì.)
(c) (= firm) 公司 (gōngsī) (个(個), gè)
⇒ It's a family concern. 这是个家族公司。 (Zhè shì gè jiāzú gōngsī.)

vt

(= worry) 使担(擔)忧(憂) (shǐ dānyōu)
⇒ One of the things that concerns me is the rise in vandalism. 令我担忧的问题之一是蓄意破坏案件的上升。 (Lìng wǒ dānyōu de wèntí zhī yī shì xùyì pòhuài ànjiàn de shàngshēng.)
(= be about) 关(關)于(於) (guānyú)
⇒ The book concerns two middle-aged men. 这本书是有关两位中年男性的。 (Zhè běn shū shì yǒuguān liǎng wèi zhōngnián nánxìng de.)
(= involve) 关(關)系(係)到 (guānxì dào)
⇒ That doesn't concern you. 这跟你没关系。 (Zhè gēn nǐ méi guānxì.)
that's none of your concern 这(這)不关(關)你事儿(兒) (zhè bù guān nǐ shìr)
concern for sb 为(為)某人担(擔)心 (wèi mǒurén dānxīn)
it concerns me that ... 令我担(擔)心的是 ... (lìng wǒ dānxīn de shì ... )
to concern o.s. with 关(關)心 (guānxīn)
as far as I'm concerned 据(據)我看来(來) (jù wǒ kànlái)
as far as his career is concerned 就他的事业(業)来(來)说(說) (jiù tā de shìyè lái shuō)
"to whom it may concern" "致有关(關)人士" ("zhì yǒuguān rénshì")
the people concerned (= in question) 有关(關)人士 (yǒuguān rénshì) (位, wèi) (= involved) 相关(關)人士 (xiāngguān rénshì) (位, wèi)

All related terms of 'concern'

1 (noun) in the sense of anxiety

Definition

anxiety or worry

The move follows growing public concern over the spread of the disease.

Synonyms

anxiety

fear

His fear might be groundless.

worry

distress

Her mouth grew stiff with pain and distress.

unease

He tried to appear casual, but he couldn't conquer his unease.

apprehension

It reflects real anger and apprehension about the future.

misgiving

She had some misgivings about what she was about to do.

disquiet

There is growing public disquiet.

disquietude

2 (noun) in the sense of worry

Definition

anxiety or worry

His concern was that people would know that he was responsible.

Synonyms

worry

His last years were overshadowed by financial worry.

care

He never seemed to have a care in the world.

anxiety

His voice was full of anxiety.

3 (noun) in the sense of affair

Definition

something that is of interest or importance to a person

Politicians cannot ignore the concerns of young people.

Synonyms

affair

The government has mishandled the whole affair.

issue

Is it right for the Church to express a view on political issues?

matter

It was a private matter.

consideration

Price was a major consideration in our choice of house.

4 (noun) in the sense of care

Definition

regard or interest

He had only gone along out of concern for his two grandsons.

Synonyms

care

I chose my words with care.

interest

They will follow the political crisis with interest.

regard

I have a very high regard for him and what he has achieved.

consideration

Show consideration for other rail travellers.

solicitude

He is full of tender solicitude towards my sister.

attentiveness

5 (noun) in the sense of business

Definition

something that is of interest or importance to a person

The technical aspects are not my concern.

Synonyms

business

Parenting can be a stressful business.

job

Their main job is to preserve health rather than treat illness.

charge

I did not consider it any part of my charge to come up with marketing ideas.

matter

department

field

affair

responsibility

The 600 properties were his responsibility.

task

He had the unenviable task of breaking the bad news.

mission

He viewed his mission in life as protecting the weak from evil.

pigeon (informal)

It's a general problem, not our pigeon.

6 (noun) in the sense of company

Definition

a business or firm

If not a large concern, his business was at least a successful one.

Synonyms

company

She worked in an insurance company.

house

the world's top fashion houses

business

The company was a family business.

firm

The firm's employees were expecting large bonuses.

organization

Most of the funds are provided by voluntary organizations.

corporation

chairperson of a huge multi-national corporation

enterprise

There are plenty of small industrial enterprises.

establishment

Shops and other commercial establishments remained closed today.

7 (noun) in the sense of importance

Definition

regard or interest

The survey's findings are a matter of great concern.

Synonyms

importance

Safety is of paramount importance.

interest

Money was of no interest to her at all.

bearing

My father's achievements don't have any bearing on what I do.

relevance

Their private lives have no relevance to their public roles.

1 (verb) in the sense of worry

Definition

to worry or make anxious

It concerned her that Bess was going out so much.

Synonyms

worry

‘Why didn't you tell us?’ – ‘Didn't want to worry you.’

trouble

Is anything troubling you?

bother

That kind of jealousy doesn't bother me.

disturb

He had been disturbed by the news of the attack.

distress

I did not want to frighten or distress her.

disquiet

She was obviously disquieted by the experience.

perturb

He didn't seem to be perturbed by the news.

make uneasy

make anxious

2 (verb) in the sense of be about

Definition

to involve or interest

The bulk of the book concerns the author's childhood.

Synonyms

be about

cover

The law covers four categories of experiments.

deal with

go into

relate to

have to do with

3 (verb) in the sense of be relevant to

Definition

to be relevant or important to

This matter doesn't concern you, so stay out of it.

Synonyms

be relevant to

involve

He started involving me in the more confidential aspects of the job.

affect

Millions of people have been affected by the drought.

regard

apply to

bear on

have something to do with

pertain to

regulations which pertain to your own specific situation

interest

This part of the book interests me in particular.

touch

a guilt that in some way touches everyone

Additional synonyms

in the sense of affect

Definition

to influence (someone or something)

Millions of people have been affected by the drought.

Synonyms

influence,

involve,

concern,

impact,

transform,

alter,

modify,

change,

manipulate,

act on,

sway,

prevail over,

bear upon,

impinge upon

in the sense of apprehension

Definition

anxiety or dread

It reflects real anger and apprehension about the future.

Synonyms

anxiety,

concern,

fear,

worry,

doubt,

alarm,

suspicion,

dread,

unease,

mistrust,

misgiving,

disquiet,

premonition,

trepidation (formal),

foreboding,

uneasiness,

pins and needles,

apprehensiveness

in the sense of bearing

Definition

relevance to

My father's achievements don't have any bearing on what I do.

Synonyms

relevance,

relation,

application,

connection,

import,

reference,

significance,

pertinence,

appurtenance

Synonyms of 'concern'

concern

Explore 'concern' in the dictionary

单词	concern
释义	Trends of concern View usage for: concern (kənsɜːʳn) Word forms: plural, 3rd person singular presenttense concerns, present participle concerning, past tense, past participle concerned 1. uncountable noun [NOUN that] Concern is worry about a situation. The group has expressed concern about reports of political violence. [+ about] The move follows growing public concern over the spread of the disease. [+ over] As the militants gather, there is concern that the protest might again run out ofcontrol. There is no cause for concern. Synonyms: anxiety, fear, worry, distress More Synonyms of concern 2. verb [no cont] If something concerns you, it worries you. The growing number of people seeking refuge in Thailand is beginning to concern Westernaid agencies. [VERB noun] It concerned her that Bess was developing a crush on Max. [VERB noun that] Synonyms: worry, trouble, bother, disturb More Synonyms of concern concerned adjective [usually verb-link ADJECTIVE, ADJECTIVE that] I've been concerned about you lately. We're naturally concerned for our daughter's safety. [+ for] Academics are concerned that students are not sufficiently prepared for universitycourses. ...a phone call from a concerned neighbor. [Also + about] Synonyms: caring, attentive, solicitous More Synonyms of concern Synonyms: worried, troubled, exercised, upset More Synonyms of concern 3. countable noun [usually with poss] A concern is a fact or situation that worries you. His concern was that people would know that he was responsible. Unemployment was the electorate's main concern. Synonyms: worry, care, anxiety More Synonyms of concern 4. variable noun Someone's concern with something is their feeling that it is important. ...a story that illustrates how dangerous excessive concern with safety can be. [+ with] 5. countable noun [usually with poss] Someone's concerns are the things that they consider to be important. Feminism must address issues beyond the concerns of middle-class whites. [+ of] 6. variable noun [oft poss NOUN] Concern for someone is a feeling that you want them to be happy, safe, and well. If you do something out of concern for someone, you do it because you want them to be happy, safe, and well. Without her care and concern, he had no chance at all. He had only gone along out of concern for his two grandsons. [+ for] Synonyms: care, interest, regard, consideration More Synonyms of concern 7. verb If you concern yourself with something, you give it attention because you think that it is important. I didn't concern myself with politics. [VERB pronoun-reflexive + with] He would concern himself solely with the plight of the hostages. [V pron-refl with n] concerned adjective [verb-link ADJECTIVE with noun] The agency is more concerned with making arty ads than understanding its clients'businesses. Synonyms: caring, attentive, solicitous More Synonyms of concern 8. verb [no cont] If something such as a book or a piece of information concerns a particular subject, it is about that subject. The bulk of the book concerns Sandy's two middle-aged children. [VERB noun] Chapter 2 concerns itself with the methodological difficulties. [VERB pronoun-reflexive + with] Synonyms: be about, cover, deal with, go into More Synonyms of concern concerned adjective [verb-link ADJECTIVE with noun] Randolph's work was exclusively concerned with the effects of pollution on health. Synonyms: caring, attentive, solicitous More Synonyms of concern 9. verb [no cont] If a situation, event, or activity concerns you, it affects or involves you. It was just a little unfinished business from my past, and it doesn't concern youat all. [VERB noun] Synonyms: be relevant to, involve, affect, regard More Synonyms of concern concerned adjective [noun ADJECTIVE] It's a very stressful situation for everyone concerned. I believe he was concerned in all those matters you mention. [+ in] [Also + with] Synonyms: caring, attentive, solicitous More Synonyms of concern Synonyms: involved, interested, active, mixed up More Synonyms of concern 10. singular noun [with poss] If a situation or problem is your concern, it is something that you have a duty or responsibility to be involved with. The technical aspects were the concern of the Army. [+ of] I would be glad to get rid of them myself. But that is not our concern. 11. countable noun You can refer to a company or business as a concern, usually when you are describing what type of company or business it is. [formal, business] If not a large concern, Queensbury Nursery was at least a successful one. Synonyms: company, house, business, firm More Synonyms of concern 12. See as far as I am concerned 13. See as far as sth is concerned/where sth is concerned 14. See going concern 15. See of concern 16. See of concern More Synonyms of concern concern in British English (kənˈsɜːn) verb (transitive) 1. to relate to; be of importance or interest to; affect 2. (usually foll by with or in) to involve or interest (oneself) he concerns himself with other people's affairs noun 3. something that affects or is of importance to a person; affair; business 4. regard for or interest in a person or a thing she felt a strong concern for her sister 5. anxiety, worry, or solicitude 6. important bearing or relation this news has great concern for us 7. a commercial company or enterprise 8. informal a material thing, esp one of which one has a low opinion Word origin C15: from Late Latin concernere to mingle together, from Latin com- together + cernere to sift, distinguish concern in American English (kənˈsɜrn) verb transitive 1. to have a relation to or bearing on; deal with 2. to draw in; engage or involve; be a proper affair of that doesn't concern you 3. to cause to feel uneasy or anxious noun 4. a matter of interest or importance to one; that which relates to or affects one; affair; matter;business 5. interest in or regard for a person or thing 6. relation; reference 7. worry; anxiety to feel concern over one's health 8. a business establishment; company; firm SIMILAR WORDS: care Idioms: as concerns concern oneself Word origin ME concernen < ML concernere, to perceive, have regard to, fig. use of LL concernere, to sift, mix, as in a sieve < L com-, with + cernere, to sift, hence perceive, comprehend: see crisis Examples of 'concern' in a sentence concern Concerns are running high about the potential cost of existing reforms. Times, Sunday Times (2016) There is also concern about local businesses. Times, Sunday Times (2016) Their biggest concerns were about what other teams were doing. Times, Sunday Times (2016) Then contact the company concerned and demand the situation is sorted. The Sun (2016) There have been concerns that people may plead guilty simply to avoid going to court. Times, Sunday Times (2016) Senior managers are concerned about the risk of copies being made. Times, Sunday Times (2016) We have serious concerns for his safety and wellbeing. Times, Sunday Times (2016) It's natural and not necessarily something to get overly concerned about. Times, Sunday Times (2017) One favourite story concerned a trip to a riding school in Hyde Park with his daughters. Times, Sunday Times (2016) What crimes are people most concerned about? Times, Sunday Times (2009) The two concerns must be one and the same. Kiam, Victor Going For It!: How to Succeed As an Entrepreneur (1986) The pair were reunited at a when crowd behaviour is again cause for concern. The Sun (2007) The story identifies concerns which inform the themes of the book. The Times Literary Supplement (2011) Patient groups also voiced concerns about the security of online medical records. Times, Sunday Times (2012) It concerns two detectives who attempt to crack a complex bank heist. The Sun (2010) This entire book has been concerned in large part with the impact of globalization on social change. Appelbaum, Richard P. Sociology (1995) They had been suspended amid safety concerns. Times, Sunday Times (2012) The most interesting conversation concerns the back row. Times, Sunday Times (2016) The fact her main concern was my personal happiness made all the difference. The Sun (2011) The only cause for concern was the fit of her extremely tight dress. Times, Sunday Times (2015) This is the real cause for concern about public expenditure. Times, Sunday Times (2007) Concerns over running out of oil and gas have disappeared. Times, Sunday Times (2015) His concerns in economic theory grew out of his practical business concerns. Hunt, E. K. Property and Prophets: The Evolution of Economic Institutions and Ideologies (1995) We are concerned to get as many people as possible thinking about adoption and fostering. Times, Sunday Times (2013) Weight is obviously a big concern for most jockeys. Times, Sunday Times (2009) Contact the company concerned and make it clear in your letter that it is a complaint. Times, Sunday Times (2007) How could we run our great industrial concerns? Baxter, Stephen Anti-Ice (1993) Your concerns are important and you should hold your head teacher to account. Times, Sunday Times (2013) Two previous inquiry chiefs stepped down over concerns they may know some of the accused. The Sun (2015) The natural caesarean is intended to address this concern. Times, Sunday Times (2016) There were genuine concerns about his making a full recovery. Times, Sunday Times (2015) These findings show that the public share our concern as well. Times, Sunday Times (2012) Two royal colleges warned yesterday that patients were at risk because concerns about care were often suppressed by senior managers. Times, Sunday Times (2013) Chapter 3 is concerned with this conflict. Hunt, E. K. Property and Prophets: The Evolution of Economic Institutions and Ideologies (1995) In other languages concern British English: concern /kənˈsɜːn/ NOUN Concern is worry about a situation. The group has expressed concern about reports of political violence in the country. American English: concern Arabic: اِهْتِمام Brazilian Portuguese: preocupação Chinese: 关心 Croatian: briga Czech: obava Danish: bekymring Dutch: bezorgdheid European Spanish: preocupación Finnish: huoli French: souci inquiétude German: Besorgnis Greek: ανησυχία Italian: preoccupazione Japanese: 心配 Korean: 걱정 Norwegian: bekymring Polish: niepokój European Portuguese: preocupação Romanian: preocupare Russian: беспокойство Latin American Spanish: preocupación Swedish: bekymmer Thai: ความกังวล Turkish: ilgi kaygı Ukrainian: занепокоєння Vietnamese: sự lo lắng Chinese translation of 'concern' concern (kənˈsəːn) n (u) (= anxiety) 担(擔)忧(憂) (dānyōu) ⇒ There is no cause for concern. 没必要担忧。 (Méi bìyào dānyōu.) (c) (= cause of anxiety) 关(關)切的事 (guānqiè de shì) (件, jiàn) ⇒ Unemployment was the electorate's main concern. 失业是选民们最关切的问题。 (Shīyè shì xuǎnmínmen zuì guānqiè de wèntí.) (u/s) (= care) 关(關)心 (guānxīn) (s) (= affair) 事务(務) (shìwù) ⇒ That's your concern. 那是你的事。 (Nà shì nǐ de shì.) (c) (= firm) 公司 (gōngsī) (个(個), gè) ⇒ It's a family concern. 这是个家族公司。 (Zhè shì gè jiāzú gōngsī.) vt (= worry) 使担(擔)忧(憂) (shǐ dānyōu) ⇒ One of the things that concerns me is the rise in vandalism. 令我担忧的问题之一是蓄意破坏案件的上升。 (Lìng wǒ dānyōu de wèntí zhī yī shì xùyì pòhuài ànjiàn de shàngshēng.) (= be about) 关(關)于(於) (guānyú) ⇒ The book concerns two middle-aged men. 这本书是有关两位中年男性的。 (Zhè běn shū shì yǒuguān liǎng wèi zhōngnián nánxìng de.) (= involve) 关(關)系(係)到 (guānxì dào) ⇒ That doesn't concern you. 这跟你没关系。 (Zhè gēn nǐ méi guānxì.) that's none of your concern 这(這)不关(關)你事儿(兒) (zhè bù guān nǐ shìr) concern for sb 为(為)某人担(擔)心 (wèi mǒurén dānxīn) it concerns me that ... 令我担(擔)心的是 ... (lìng wǒ dānxīn de shì ... ) to concern o.s. with 关(關)心 (guānxīn) as far as I'm concerned 据(據)我看来(來) (jù wǒ kànlái) as far as his career is concerned 就他的事业(業)来(來)说(說) (jiù tā de shìyè lái shuō) "to whom it may concern" "致有关(關)人士" ("zhì yǒuguān rénshì") the people concerned (= in question) 有关(關)人士 (yǒuguān rénshì) (位, wèi) (= involved) 相关(關)人士 (xiāngguān rénshì) (位, wèi) All related terms of 'concern' a going concern 运(運)作正常的公司 yùnzuò zhèngcháng de gōngsī concern for sb 为(為)某人担(擔)心 wèi mǒurén dānxīn to concern o.s. with 关(關)心 guānxīn "to whom it may concern" "致有关(關)人士" "zhì yǒuguān rénshì" concern over recent events 对(對)最近事态(態)的关(關)心 duì zuìjìn shìtài de guānxīn to affect interest/concern 佯装(裝)感兴(興)趣/关(關)心 yángzhuāng gǎn xìngqù/guānxīn that's none of your concern 这(這)不关(關)你事儿(兒) zhè bù guān nǐ shìr there is no cause for concern 没(沒)有理由担(擔)心 méiyǒu lǐyóu dānxīn 1 (noun) in the sense of anxiety Definition anxiety or worry The move follows growing public concern over the spread of the disease. Synonyms anxiety fear His fear might be groundless. worry distress Her mouth grew stiff with pain and distress. unease He tried to appear casual, but he couldn't conquer his unease. apprehension It reflects real anger and apprehension about the future. misgiving She had some misgivings about what she was about to do. disquiet There is growing public disquiet. disquietude 2 (noun) in the sense of worry Definition anxiety or worry His concern was that people would know that he was responsible. Synonyms worry His last years were overshadowed by financial worry. care He never seemed to have a care in the world. anxiety His voice was full of anxiety. 3 (noun) in the sense of affair Definition something that is of interest or importance to a person Politicians cannot ignore the concerns of young people. Synonyms affair The government has mishandled the whole affair. issue Is it right for the Church to express a view on political issues? matter It was a private matter. consideration Price was a major consideration in our choice of house. 4 (noun) in the sense of care Definition regard or interest He had only gone along out of concern for his two grandsons. Synonyms care I chose my words with care. interest They will follow the political crisis with interest. regard I have a very high regard for him and what he has achieved. consideration Show consideration for other rail travellers. solicitude He is full of tender solicitude towards my sister. attentiveness 5 (noun) in the sense of business Definition something that is of interest or importance to a person The technical aspects are not my concern. Synonyms business Parenting can be a stressful business. job Their main job is to preserve health rather than treat illness. charge I did not consider it any part of my charge to come up with marketing ideas. matter department field affair responsibility The 600 properties were his responsibility. task He had the unenviable task of breaking the bad news. mission He viewed his mission in life as protecting the weak from evil. pigeon (informal) It's a general problem, not our pigeon. 6 (noun) in the sense of company Definition a business or firm If not a large concern, his business was at least a successful one. Synonyms company She worked in an insurance company. house the world's top fashion houses business The company was a family business. firm The firm's employees were expecting large bonuses. organization Most of the funds are provided by voluntary organizations. corporation chairperson of a huge multi-national corporation enterprise There are plenty of small industrial enterprises. establishment Shops and other commercial establishments remained closed today. 7 (noun) in the sense of importance Definition regard or interest The survey's findings are a matter of great concern. Synonyms importance Safety is of paramount importance. interest Money was of no interest to her at all. bearing My father's achievements don't have any bearing on what I do. relevance Their private lives have no relevance to their public roles. 1 (verb) in the sense of worry Definition to worry or make anxious It concerned her that Bess was going out so much. Synonyms worry ‘Why didn't you tell us?’ – ‘Didn't want to worry you.’ trouble Is anything troubling you? bother That kind of jealousy doesn't bother me. disturb He had been disturbed by the news of the attack. distress I did not want to frighten or distress her. disquiet She was obviously disquieted by the experience. perturb He didn't seem to be perturbed by the news. make uneasy make anxious 2 (verb) in the sense of be about Definition to involve or interest The bulk of the book concerns the author's childhood. Synonyms be about cover The law covers four categories of experiments. deal with go into relate to have to do with 3 (verb) in the sense of be relevant to Definition to be relevant or important to This matter doesn't concern you, so stay out of it. Synonyms be relevant to involve He started involving me in the more confidential aspects of the job. affect Millions of people have been affected by the drought. regard apply to bear on have something to do with pertain to regulations which pertain to your own specific situation interest This part of the book interests me in particular. touch a guilt that in some way touches everyone Additional synonyms in the sense of affect Definition to influence (someone or something) Millions of people have been affected by the drought. Synonyms influence, involve, concern, impact, transform, alter, modify, change, manipulate, act on, sway, prevail over, bear upon, impinge upon in the sense of apprehension Definition anxiety or dread It reflects real anger and apprehension about the future. Synonyms anxiety, concern, fear, worry, doubt, alarm, suspicion, dread, unease, mistrust, misgiving, disquiet, premonition, trepidation (formal), foreboding, uneasiness, pins and needles, apprehensiveness in the sense of bearing Definition relevance to My father's achievements don't have any bearing on what I do. Synonyms relevance, relation, application, connection, import, reference, significance, pertinence, appurtenance Synonyms of 'concern' concern Explore 'concern' in the dictionary
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