concern
noun (IMPORTANT TO) /kənˈsɜːn/
/-ˈsɝːn/ Definition
B2 [C or U] something that is important to you, or the fact of being important: [+ to infinitive] His concern to appear sophisticated amused everyone. The company's sole concern is to ensure the safety of its employees. There's a matter of some concern that I have to discuss with you.Anxiety and worry - general wordsFear and phobias › [C or U] something that involves or affects you or is important to you: What were the major concerns of the writers from this period? I don't want to hear about it - it's no concern of mine! "What's happening?" "That's none of/not any of your concern."Linking and relatingRegarding and concerning be of concern › to be important: The results of the election are of concern to us all.Linking and relatingRegarding and concerning
(Definition of concern noun (IMPORTANT TO) from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus
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Synonyms and related words:
- -al suffix
- appertain to sth phrasal verb
- applicable adjective
- application noun (RELATION TO)
- apply verb (RELATE TO)
- associated adjective
- attach sth to sth phrasal verb
- connect verb (RELATE)
- connection noun (JOIN)
- connection noun (RELATION)
- contextual adjective
- contextualize verb
- interrelate verb
- interrelationship noun
- leveller noun
- match sth/sb up phrasal verb
- pertain to sth phrasal verb
- tie (sth) in phrasal verb
- tie-up noun (CONNECTION)
- twin verb
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