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con·cern

concern

 
 
pronunciation:
kn suhrn
parts of speech:
verb, noun
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part of speech: verb
inflections: concerns, concerning, concerned
definition 1: to have to do with; be about; affect.
This matter does not concern you.
synonyms:
affect, involve, touch
similar words:
influence, regard, relate to
definition 2: to make worried or troubled.
Her careless attitude concerns me.
synonyms:
trouble, worry
antonyms:
ease
similar words:
bother, distress, disturb
 
part of speech: noun
definition 1: a matter that is important to someone.
Getting that homework done is my concern.
synonyms:
affair, business, interest, matter
similar words:
case, consideration, issue, lookout, worry
definition 2: worry or anxiety.
He has so much concern for his family.
synonyms:
anxiety, care, worry
similar words:
doubt, matter, misgiving
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