концерн, беспокойство, интерес, забота, касаться, относиться, заботиться
существительное ↓
- отношение; касательство
to have no concern with — не иметь никакого отношения /касательства/ к
It’s no concern of mine. — Это меня не касается.
What concern is it of yours? — Что вам до этого?
- беспокойство; забота; тревога; озабоченность
to express deep concern — выражать большую озабоченность /-ое беспокойство/
to feel concern about one’s future — беспокоиться о будущем
to feel no concern for smth. — быть равнодушным к чему-л.
to cause concern — вызывать беспокойство /тревогу, озабоченность/
- участие; интерес
mutual concern — взаимный интерес
to show concern for an invalid — заботиться о больном
He has little concern with politics. — Он мало интересуется политикой.
- дело; фирма; предприятие; концерн
paying concern — прибыльное /доходное/ предприятие
going concern — предприятие на ходу, в действии
family concern — семейная фирма
- доля; пай; участие (в предприятии)
to have a concern in a business — быть участником /пайщиком, акционером/ предприятия /партнёром в фирме/
- важность; значение
My only concern is to find my daughter. — Единственное, что для меня важно — найти свою дочь.
matter of great concern — дело большой важности
- pl. дела
meddling in smb.’s concerns — вмешательство в чьи-л. дела
- арх. разг. вещь; штука
The hackney-coach is a great square concern. — Шестиместная карета — это такая огромная квадратная штуковина.
- проблема; вопрос; источник беспокойства, «головная боль»
Safety is our chief concern. — Наша главная задача — безопасность.
public health concern — проблема здравоохранения
New York traffic is a constant concern. — Дорожные пробки — вечная проблема Нью-Йорка.
number of serious concerns — ряд серьёзных проблем
глагол ↓
- касаться (в рассказе); описывать
The story concerns a good girl and a wicked fairy. — В сказке говорится о хорошей девочке и злой фее.
- касаться; затрагивать; иметь касательство, отношение
as concerns — что касается
as far as I am concerned — что касается меня
where the children are concerned — когда речь, идёт о детях
to whom it may concern — тем, кого это касается; ≅ справка, удостоверение (заголовок справки, удостоверения и т. п.)
The problem concerns us all. — Вопрос этот касается нас всех.
That doesn’t concern you at all. — Это вас совсем не касается.
He is said to have been concerned in the crime. — Говорят, что он замешан в преступлении.
- беспокоить; волновать; заботить
to be concerned about smb.’s health — беспокоиться о чьём-л. здоровье
Don’t let my illness concern you. — Пусть моя болезнь вас не беспокоит.
Everybody was concerned at the news. — Все были встревожены этим известием.
- refl интересоваться; заниматься
to concern oneself with literature [politics] — интересоваться /заниматься/ литературой [политикой]
Мои примеры
Словосочетания
a lack of concern for conventional morality — безразличие к принятым нормам морали
a saintly concern for his fellow men — праведная забота о своих собратьях
to have a concern in smth. — быть заинтересованным в чём-л.
business concern — торгово-промышленная фирма
cause for alarm [concern] — повод для беспокойства
concern of community — беспокойство общества
concern of customers — интересы клиентов
concern of stockholders — интересы акционеров
concern of suppliers — интересы поставщиков
concern of trade association — интересы торговой ассоциации
banking concern — банковский концерн
major concern — крупное предприятие, крупный концерн
Примеры с переводом
Her ill health concerns me.
Меня беспокоит её слабое здоровье.
The problem concerns us all.
Эта проблема касается всех нас.
I appreciate your concern, but honestly, I’m fine.
Я ценю вашу заботу, но честно говоря, у меня всё в порядке.
Don’t concern yourself with matters that are not your business.
Не суй нос не в свои дела.
Our mother’s illness concerns us.
Мы обеспокоены болезнью матери.
He concerns himself with trivia.
Он занимается чепухой.
The novel concerns three soldiers.
В романе рассказывается о трёх солдатах.
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Возможные однокоренные слова
concerned — заинтересованный, обеспокоенный, озабоченный, связанный, имеющий отношение
concerning — относительно, касательно, относительно, касательно, касающийся
concernment — заинтересованность, озабоченность, дело, предприятие, участие, важность
unconcern — беззаботный, беззаботность, безразличие, равнодушие
Формы слова
verb
I/you/we/they: concern
he/she/it: concerns
ing ф. (present participle): concerning
2-я ф. (past tense): concerned
3-я ф. (past participle): concerned
noun
ед. ч.(singular): concern
мн. ч.(plural): concerns
Pronunciation[change]
- (US) IPA (key): /kənˈsɝn/
- (UK) IPA (key): /kənˈsɜːn/
- Hyphenation: con‧cern
Noun[change]
Concern is on the Academic Vocabulary List.
- (countable & uncountable) A concern is something that you think is a problem or needs attention.
- The government expressed its concern at the fighting in Kenya.
- Poor sales are causing concern among the owners.
- Our main concern now is to make sure that everyone is safe.
- There is widespread concern about the approaching storm.
- He concern for her children is understandable, given the lack of information.
- The changes at the school were quite clearly a matter of great interest and concern among students.
- (uncountable) Concern is a feeling that you want to help somebody.
- Her look of concern made him feel better.
- (countable) A concern is a business.
- XYZ Company is an ongoing concern, and we have no plans to shut it down.
Synonyms[change]
- care
- worry
[change]
- concerned
- concerning
- unconcerned
Verb[change]
Plain form |
Third-person singular |
Past tense |
Past participle |
Present participle |
- (transitive) If concerns , is about .
- We have received a letter that concerns the recent sale of the property.
- The article is primarily concerned with Dylan’s early life.
- (transitive) If something concerns you, you think it is a problem or needs attention.
- The recent losses certainly concern me, but I still think things are looking good.
- You use to whom it may concern at the beginning of a letter when you don’t know the name of the person you’re writing to.
Verb
The novel concerns three soldiers.
This study concerns the noise levels in cities.
This conversation doesn’t concern you.
Our mother’s illness concerns us.
Noun
They have expressed concern about the cost of the project.
There is some concern that the economy might worsen.
I share your concern about these problems.
Their friend’s health is a constant source of concern.
The governor needs to address voters’ concerns about the economy.
They have raised concerns about the cost of the project.
Their friend’s health is a constant concern.
His concern with the well-being of his family is obvious.
She has always shown genuine concern for the poor.
I appreciate your concern, but there’s really nothing you can do to help.
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[ kuhn-surn ]
/ kənˈsɜrn /
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verb (used with object)
to relate to; be connected with; be of interest or importance to; affect: The water shortage concerns us all.
to interest or engage (used reflexively or in the passive, often followed by with or in): She concerns herself with every aspect of the business.
to trouble, worry, or disquiet: I am concerned about his health.
noun
something that relates or pertains to a person; business; affair: Law is the concern of lawyers.
a matter that engages a person’s attention, interest, or care, or that affects a person’s welfare or happiness: The party was no concern of his.
worry, solicitude, or anxiety: to show concern for someone in trouble.
important relation or bearing: This news is of concern to all of us.
a commercial or manufacturing company or establishment: the headquarters of an insurance concern.
Informal. any material object or contrivance.
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Origin of concern
1375–1425; late Middle English concernen (<Middle French concerner) <Medieval Latin concernere to relate to, distinguish (Late Latin: to mix for sifting), equivalent to Latin con-con- + cernere to sift
OTHER WORDS FROM concern
o·ver·con·cern, noun, verb (used with object)pre·con·cern, noun, verb (used with object)self-con·cern, noun
Words nearby concern
conceptualization, conceptualize, conceptually, conceptual realism, conceptus, concern, concerned, concerning, concernment, concert, concertante
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WHEN TO USE
What are other ways to say concern?
As a noun, concern means “worry, solicitude, or anxiety.” How does concern compare to care and worry? Learn more on Thesaurus.com.
MORE ABOUT CONCERN
What is a basic definition of concern?
Concern means to relate to or to affect, to interest or engage, or to worry. Concern also has several senses as a noun.
If an issue or problem concerns someone, it means that it involves them or will affect them personally.
- Real-life examples: The price of gas concerns drivers. Stock market prices concern investors. Global warming concerns everyone.
- Used in a sentence: Our conversation doesn’t concern you, so leave us alone.
As a noun, this sense of concern means something that is closely related to something else or something that is a main focus.
- Used in a sentence: Fires are the concern of the fire department.
Concern can also mean to interest someone or draw their attention. In this sense, it is often followed by with or in.
- Real-life examples: You might concern yourself with your friend’s problem because you care about them. When you’re taking a test, your teacher might remind students to be concerned only with their own papers. Your parents concern themselves with your health.
- Used in a sentence: Chuck doesn’t concern himself with other people’s problems.
Concern is used as a noun in this sense to mean a matter or issue that a person cares about.
- Used in a sentence: What my neighbors do to their lawn is no concern of mine.
Lastly, concern means to worry or cause anxiety.
- Real-life examples: You might be concerned about your grades. Politicians are often concerned about whether voters will keep voting for them. Your friend might be concerned about whether you both make the basketball team.
- Used in a sentence: Her brother’s failing health really concerns Joelene, and she has been losing sleep over it.
As a noun, concern is a synonym of words such as worry or anxiety.
- Used in a sentence: We try to ease parents’ concern by showing them that the school is completely safe and monitored.
Where does concern come from?
The first records of concern come from around 1375. It ultimately comes from the Medieval Latin concernere, meaning “to relate to” or “to distinguish.”
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How is concern used in real life?
Concern is a common word that often means something matters to someone or causes them anxiety.
I stay out of situations that doesn’t concern me!
— Loren LoLondon (@LO_LONDON) July 12, 2016
It really concerns me how many people will blindly defend their idol no matter what they do.
— Calum McSwiggan (@CalumMcSwiggan) September 21, 2014
Sounds like the province is working to get casinos open. Dr. Henry says she has not seen the plan yet. Says her concern is the safety of not just gamblers but those working at the casinos. #bcpoli #covid19bc
— Richard Zussman (@richardzussman) June 26, 2020
Try using concern!
Which of the following words is a synonym of concern?
A. relief
B. worry
C. apathy
D. happiness
Words related to concern
care, concernment, consideration, heed, interest, regard, solicitousness, solicitude, burden, involvement, matter, bother, disturb, involve, perturb, trouble, worry, belong to, deal with, agita
How to use concern in a sentence
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Without school-based counselors and social workers, these concerns may not be investigated.
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I don’t find a lot of concern about his actual policies or what’s in his heart.
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These cameras are not always accurate and raise a whole host of privacy concerns.
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Initially the company had contemplated personalizing ads, using cameras and eye-tracking, on the basis of age and gender but has since declined because of privacy concerns.
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Still, some may argue that culture and conduct concerns are too “squishy” to worry about when near-term economic outlooks are so uncertain.
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Scruff believes that sex is not the primary concern of users.
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We have to share those feelings of concern that the people are feeling.
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The economy has begun to add jobs, but the quality of those jobs is an increasing concern.
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Until concern trolls like Sarah Ditum came along trying to cover it up again.
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There is a lot of residual concern that Lizard Squad was able to get even this far.
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He turned at the sound of my voice with vastly more concern than he’d betrayed under the muzzle of Piegan’s gun.
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It stands very much in the way of that universal adult education which is our present concern.
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That—and no existing institution and no current issue—is the primary concern of the present age.
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I desire and am endeavoring to be on my guard respecting matters which concern his inclination and not his reason.
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The news caused general concern throughout the house, and Ethne was frightfully upset.
British Dictionary definitions for concern
verb (tr)
to relate to; be of importance or interest to; affect
(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 thinghe felt a strong concern for her
anxiety, worry, or solicitude
important bearing or relationhis news has great concern for us
a commercial company or enterprise
informal a material thing, esp one of which one has a low opinion
Word Origin for concern
C15: from Late Latin concernere to mingle together, from Latin com- together + cernere to sift, distinguish
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Other Idioms and Phrases with concern
see as far as that goes (is concerned); to whom it may concern.
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The noun concern can be countable or uncountable. In more general, commonly used, contexts, the plural form will also be concern. However, in more specific contexts, the plural form can also be concerns e.g. in reference to various types of concerns or a collection of concerns.
Is concerns countable or uncountable?
Concern – countable / uncountable noun
e.g. Crime is a matter of public concern. e.g. Concerns about terrorism are misplaced: you are more likely to be hit by lightening than killed by a terrorist. e.g. A business that makes a profit is known as ‘a going concern’.
Is concern a count noun?
(countable & uncountable) A concern is something that you think is a problem or needs attention. The government expressed its concern at the fighting in Kenya. … (countable) A concern is a business.
Is it concern or concerned?
The past participle/past tense form of concern is concerned, and the adjective form is also concerned.
How do you use concern in a sentence?
«She has genuine concern for her friends.» «He has great concerns about his future.» «Affordable healthcare is a national concern.» «The flu epidemic is causing general concern.»
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What are examples of concerns?
Concern means to deal or be involved with or to cause an anxious feeling. An example of concern is someone becoming involved with another’s business matters. An example of concern is someone being worried about their friend who has left a party angry.
How do you say I have a concern?
or simply: I have a concern. I am concerned. It is also acceptable to say you have a concern or are concerned over something (rather than «about»).
How do you use raise concern in a sentence?
raise concern in a sentence
- A weaker yen rattles investors, raising concern on imported inflation.
- The shakeup itself did not appear to raise concerns among investors.
- The order raised concerns about U . …
- Electricidad’s financial situation is increasingly raising concern among investors.
Which is correct concern person or concerned person?
We use a noun to address someone. ‘concern’ is a noun. Therefore, Dear concern is the right choice. The sentence ‘ the request to concerned staff’ is correct.
Who is the concern person?
The definition of concerned is someone who is troubled, worried or anxious. Someone who is very worried is an example of a person who would be described as concerned. Involved or interested. Interested and involved.
What is the verb form of concern?
concern. / (kənˈsɜːn) / verb (tr) to relate to; be of importance or interest to; affect. (usually foll by with or in) to involve or interest (oneself)he concerns himself with other people’s affairs.
Which preposition is used after concern?
concern is a noun and a verb, concerned is an adjective, concerning is a preposition:His low grades concern me. One of my concerns is his low grades. We are concerned parents.
Do you have any concern Meaning?
When in a professional setting, you can use this phrase to ask that someone inform you of any problems he may have. Some examples from the web: If you have any concerns, please let me know in advance and I will do my best to work it out.
How do you deal with those that concern you?
Here are 6 tips for expressing concern to a student:
- Express your concerns in a straightforward and non-judgmental way: Talk about specific behaviors that are worrying you. …
- Listen: …
- Encourage them to seek help as soon as possible: …
- Be prepared for all possible reactions: …
- Never keep talk of suicide a secret.
What is the pronunciation of concerns?
Here are 4 tips that should help you perfect your pronunciation of ‘concerns’: Break ‘concerns’ down into sounds: [KUHN] + [SURNZ] — say it out loud and exaggerate the sounds until you can consistently produce them. Record yourself saying ‘concerns’ in full sentences, then watch yourself and listen.
What is the meaning of concerns?
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. n. 3 something that affects or is of importance to a person; affair; business.
How do you become a concern person?
Show a personal concern for the well-being of other person. Ask after their career, health, happiness and so on. Get them to open up and just listen. Accept what they say without criticism.
What is the synonym of concerns?
Some common synonyms of concern are anxiety, care, solicitude, and worry. While all these words mean «a troubled or engrossed state of mind or the thing that causes this,» concern implies a troubled state of mind because of personal interest, relation, or affection.
What is the difference between a concern and a complaint?
A concern may be defined as ‘an expression of worry or doubt over an issue considered to be important for which reassurances are sought’. A complaint may be defined as ‘an expression of dissatisfaction however made, about actions taken or a lack of action’.
What does raising a concern mean?
From the workers’ perspective, the freedom to raise concerns without fear means that they have the confidence to go ahead and «do the right thing». … The concern may relate to something that has happened, is happening or that a person may fear will happen in the future.
What is the difference between rise and raise?
So raise and rise both refer to something going up, but there’s a difference in how we use them. Raise always needs a direct object – so if you raise something, you move it up. … But with rise, there’s no direct object. So if something rises, it goes up or increases by itself.
Is Concern positive or negative?
The word «concerned» is a positive word.
Are worry and concern the same thing?
We ought to be concerned about where we go, what we touch, washing our hands because that’s a responsible concern. But worry is when the situation is controlling you, and you’re no longer controlling the situation and how you respond to it. Worry is concern gone haywire. It tells you “you can’t sleep now.