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Meaning of concerns

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

concerns

Pronunciation:/kənˈsɜːnz//kənˈsɝnz/

noun

Definitions

  1. That which affects one’s welfare or happiness. A matter of interest to someone. The adposition before the matter of interest is usually over, about or for.

    Example: Judy's eyes filled with concern as she listened to the news report.

  2. The expression of solicitude, anxiety, or compassion toward a thing or person.

  3. A business, firm or enterprise; a company.

    Example: The employees’ attitude is really hurting the concern.

  4. Any set of information that affects the code of a computer program.

verb

Definitions

  1. To relate or belong to; to have reference to or connection with; to affect the interest of; to be of importance to.

  2. To engage by feeling or sentiment; to interest.

    Example: A good prince concerns himself in the happiness of his subjects.

  3. To make somebody worried.

    Example: I’m concerned that she’s becoming an alcoholic.