Meaning & use
concern
A feeling of worry about a particular matter, or a matter of interest or importance.
See it in a sentence
Her main concern was whether the medicine would have side effects.
Environmental concerns influenced the city's decision to ban plastic bags.
A note on using this word
As a verb, concern means to relate to or affect someone, as in this decision concerns all of us, not just to worry them.
Words with a similar meaning
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Another way to use it
2. verb
To relate to, affect, or involve someone or something.
The new policy concerns every employee in the department.
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