Concern
noun
Something that is important to you or that you are worried about.
Health and safety is our main concern.
Often appears as...
- cause for concern
- matter of concern
verb
To affect or involve someone or something.
This issue concerns all of us.
Often appears as...
- concern with
- concern about
noun
A business or a company.
He runs a large concern in the city.
Often appears as...
- run a concern
- own a concern
verb
To make someone anxious or upset.
Her lack of response concerns me.
Often appears as...
- concern for health
- concern about safety
Usage tips
Disapproving
noun
Something that is important to you or that you are worried about.
Health and safety is our main concern.
Often appears as...
- cause for concern
- matter of concern
verb
To affect or involve someone or something.
This issue concerns all of us.
Often appears as...
- concern with
- concern about
noun
A business or a company.
He runs a large concern in the city.
Often appears as...
- run a concern
- own a concern
verb
To make someone anxious or upset.
Her lack of response concerns me.
Often appears as...
- concern for health
- concern about safety
Usage tips
Disapproving
Definition 1 of 4
Pro Tip 1/3Emotional Weight
Consider 'concern' to express personal importance and a bit of emotional investment.
The issue of privacy is a significant concern for many people.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Always Negative
'Concern' can refer to positive areas of interest, not just worries.
Renewable energy is a key concern in his research.
Pro Tip 3/3Varying Intensity
The word can indicate different levels of worry, from mild to substantial.
There's a growing concern about the number of homeless cats.
Pro Tip 1/3Emotional Weight
Consider 'concern' to express personal importance and a bit of emotional investment.
The issue of privacy is a significant concern for many people.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Always Negative
'Concern' can refer to positive areas of interest, not just worries.
Renewable energy is a key concern in his research.
Pro Tip 3/3Varying Intensity
The word can indicate different levels of worry, from mild to substantial.
There's a growing concern about the number of homeless cats.
Pro Tip 1/3Emotional Weight
Consider 'concern' to express personal importance and a bit of emotional investment.
The issue of privacy is a significant concern for many people.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Always Negative
'Concern' can refer to positive areas of interest, not just worries.
Renewable energy is a key concern in his research.
Pro Tip 3/3Varying Intensity
The word can indicate different levels of worry, from mild to substantial.
There's a growing concern about the number of homeless cats.
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What does this symbol...
sometimes abusive, when they see people without visible disabilities using accessible facilities. The symbol is unfortunately creating widespread issues for the very people and families it's meant to help. The recent redesigns have attempted with some success to acknowledge concerns over the current symbol.
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Climate Change 101 with...
on a personal level to help recycle and reuse things walk or use public transportation to get to work turn off your electronics when you're not using them eat less meat while you're at it eat more locally grown vegetables and foods and last but not least spread your knowledge and concerns about climate
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How does your smartphone...
Let's break that down. First of all, why is it so important to know what time it is on a satellite when location is what we're concerned about? The first thing your phone needs to determine is how far it is from a satellite. Each satellite constantly broadcasts radio signals
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A message of peace, hope...
the truth is concerned it would it will concentrate on something and completely ignore the rest well then you know that's one thing if you want if you get you information from history books you'll probably find that there's about a thousand years of missing history of
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What happens when you...
he survived the potentially fatal episode and has since helped save 167 people in similar circumstances. From ancient soldiers on the battlefield to modern day warriors on the gridiron, exertional heat stroke, or sunstroke, has long been a serious concern.
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Bill Gates: The next...
It would spread throughout the world very, very quickly. And you can see over 30 million people died from that epidemic. So this is a serious problem. We should be concerned. But in fact, we can build a really good response system.
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What "Orwellian" really...
of both the left-wing and the right. But he was also deeply concerned with how such ideologies proliferate. And one of his most profound insights was the importance that language plays in shaping our thoughts and opinions.
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How does fracking work?...
in response to environmental concerns. It's undeniable that fracking has reshaped the energy landscape around the world, but for what long-term benefit and at what cost?
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How does money...
that concealment had occurred, which had a positive effect on prosecuting major criminal operations, like drug traffickers. However, a legal shift has raised concerns
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Emperor Penguin Mourns...
Her pouch is the only lifesaver she knows. A female companion shows her concern.
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What does this symbol...
sometimes abusive, when they see people without visible disabilities using accessible facilities. The symbol is unfortunately creating widespread issues for the very people and families it's meant to help. The recent redesigns have attempted with some success to acknowledge concerns over the current symbol.
Video examples
Climate Change 101 with...
on a personal level to help recycle and reuse things walk or use public transportation to get to work turn off your electronics when you're not using them eat less meat while you're at it eat more locally grown vegetables and foods and last but not least spread your knowledge and concerns about climate
Video examples
How does your smartphone...
Let's break that down. First of all, why is it so important to know what time it is on a satellite when location is what we're concerned about? The first thing your phone needs to determine is how far it is from a satellite. Each satellite constantly broadcasts radio signals
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A message of peace, hope...
the truth is concerned it would it will concentrate on something and completely ignore the rest well then you know that's one thing if you want if you get you information from history books you'll probably find that there's about a thousand years of missing history of
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What happens when you...
he survived the potentially fatal episode and has since helped save 167 people in similar circumstances. From ancient soldiers on the battlefield to modern day warriors on the gridiron, exertional heat stroke, or sunstroke, has long been a serious concern.
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Bill Gates: The next...
It would spread throughout the world very, very quickly. And you can see over 30 million people died from that epidemic. So this is a serious problem. We should be concerned. But in fact, we can build a really good response system.
Video examples
What "Orwellian" really...
of both the left-wing and the right. But he was also deeply concerned with how such ideologies proliferate. And one of his most profound insights was the importance that language plays in shaping our thoughts and opinions.
Video examples
How does fracking work?...
in response to environmental concerns. It's undeniable that fracking has reshaped the energy landscape around the world, but for what long-term benefit and at what cost?
Video examples
How does money...
that concealment had occurred, which had a positive effect on prosecuting major criminal operations, like drug traffickers. However, a legal shift has raised concerns
Video examples
Emperor Penguin Mourns...
Her pouch is the only lifesaver she knows. A female companion shows her concern.
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Aldous Huxley
English Novelist
It is a bit embarrassing to have been concerned with the human problem all one's life and find at the end that one has no more to offer by way of advice than 'try to be a little kinder.
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Jerry Lewis
American Comedian
The beauty of love, as far as I'm concerned, is it makes you better. It makes you stronger. It gives you direction. It gives you understanding of what life is and what we've been given.
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Taylor Swift
American Singer
My favorite thing in life is writing about life, specifically the parts of life concerning love. Because, as far as I'm concerned, love is absolutely everything.
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Al Pacino
American Actor
My grandmother always came to my shows. She was always concerned about the way I dressed - even later on, when I was well known and I supported her.
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Patti Smith
American Musician
If I feel any marginalisation, it's because the things that concern me aren't so important to other people.
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Yoko Ono
American Artist
John wrote with a very deep love for the human race and a concern for its future.
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John F. Kerry
American Politician
You can't let concerns stop you; they drive you and they motivate you.
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James Callis
English Actor
You're always concerned for your character. You should be.
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Josh Blue
I'm pretty open as far as my personal life is concerned.
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Jake McLaughlin
American Actor
As far as I'm concerned, the best acting class is life.
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Aldous Huxley
English Novelist
It is a bit embarrassing to have been concerned with the human problem all one's life and find at the end that one has no more to offer by way of advice than 'try to be a little kinder.
Quote examples
Jerry Lewis
American Comedian
The beauty of love, as far as I'm concerned, is it makes you better. It makes you stronger. It gives you direction. It gives you understanding of what life is and what we've been given.
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Taylor Swift
American Singer
My favorite thing in life is writing about life, specifically the parts of life concerning love. Because, as far as I'm concerned, love is absolutely everything.
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Al Pacino
American Actor
My grandmother always came to my shows. She was always concerned about the way I dressed - even later on, when I was well known and I supported her.
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Patti Smith
American Musician
If I feel any marginalisation, it's because the things that concern me aren't so important to other people.
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Yoko Ono
American Artist
John wrote with a very deep love for the human race and a concern for its future.
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John F. Kerry
American Politician
You can't let concerns stop you; they drive you and they motivate you.
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James Callis
English Actor
You're always concerned for your character. You should be.
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Josh Blue
I'm pretty open as far as my personal life is concerned.
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Jake McLaughlin
American Actor
As far as I'm concerned, the best acting class is life.
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