Concern meaning in English
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Definition
a concern: a problem, a worry, a preoccupation
This meeting should address all of your concerns. We will be discussing all the issues you are worried about.
to concern: to refer to, to regard, to be related to; to worry
What does this concern? What does this relate to?
to be concerned about (an election): to be worried, anxious, perturbed about (an election)
a (business) concern: a commercial or industrial enterprise
Pronunciation examples
UK: I am concerned about his health.
US: Your health is my number one concern.
Examples
- "San Francisco - In a move that is barely newsworthy, Industrial Fruit Concern Inc. (NASDAQ: IFC) has made a multi-billion dollar offer to acquire a local juice boutique."
- "I'm afraid I've got some bad news concerning your horse."
- "Susie : Moira, we're extremely concerned about global warming."
- "It concerns the Delavigne meeting room."
- "Even though you were right to voice your concerns about Doris May's recent dip in performance, I cannot condone the manner in which you did it."
- "Needless to say, she was slightly concerned when she saw that this "omelet" was frozen, and then defrosted in the microwave."
- "As concern about the "fish flu" virus continues to spread across the United States, citizens are taking steps to protect against infections."
- "My main concern is... how to say it?"
- "If you're concerned about the market's future, you could invest in something more stable."
- "Goldfish quarantined to fish bowl as "Fish flu" concern spreads"
- "Bruno : Brent, I'm happy to say that we have in fact reached an agreement with the International Fruit Concern, and that Miracle Juices now belongs to them."
- "Following this, we will open the floor to anyone who wishes to express their thoughts, concerns or (if applicable) praise."
- "If you, or any other shareholders are more concerned with short term gains and quick dividends, then you should invest somewhere else."
- "You're aware of Delavigne's policy on non-paying clients - the salesman concerned must make them pay up."
- "All : Concerned noises."
- "Industrial Fruit Concern Inc. has stated that if they acquire the juice business, they plan to completely change the company culture and business model, create hundreds of soulless storefronts across the world, and pretty much ruin everything that made it unique."
- "Bruno : Yes, he did say hello a lot, but that's not our concern now."
- "But my company has a number of concerns beyond price."
- "So, I'm a little concerned about Galeries Falayette."
- "I'm concerned about election fraud here-"
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