concern
That which affects one’s welfare or happiness. A matter of interest to someone.
Noun 4 meanings
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.”
Verb 3 meanings
To relate or belong to; to have reference to or connection with; to affect the interest of; to be of importance to.
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.”
Etymology
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”).
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CONCERN at a glance
CONCERN has 7 letters and scores 11 points in Scrabble (C 3 + O 1 + N 1 + C 3 + E 1 + R 1 + N 1) and 15 in Words With Friends, before board bonuses. It ranks #2,141 by how often it appears in everyday English. It is valid in ENABLE, NWL2023, Collins/SOWPODS.
Rhymes with concern
All rhymes- MODERN9
- WESTERN10
- NORTHERN11
- SOUTHERN11
- EASTERN7
- PATTERN9
- STERN5
- NORTHWESTERN18
- GOVERN10
- INTERN6
- SOUTHEASTERN15
- NORTHEASTERN15
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