Word Finder - concern

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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.

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

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

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A business, firm or enterprise; a company.

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The employees’ attitude is really hurting the concern.

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

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

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To engage by feeling or sentiment; to interest.

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

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To make somebody worried.

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

So there's no concern these visions may stop completely?

That's my concern, not yours.

We must have a concern for the welfare of zoo animals.

Apparently his greatest concern was the fact that his mother was married to his adoptive father at the time he was conceived.

I appreciate your concern, Daddy.

However, it begged the question of what had caused the old guy so much concern in the first place.

Your concern is touching, but I know I can rely on my friends here in the wagon.

It was the main concern of the national agency on alcohol misuse.

His eyes clouded with belated concern and his voice lost its edge.

I didn't mention his blossoming love life, but expressed concern over his serious problem of nightmares.

The citizens had concern about the impact of increases in water bills.

She had no particular concern about that part.

Does this concern one of my victims?

She said that, should there be a position of genuine concern, she would report back to council.

Connie packed and left that evening after work, still expressing her concern and insisting that Lisa call her if she wanted to talk.

Her greatest concern was whether she could manage such a large house on her own.

With a sinking feeling, Dusty understood Sofi's concern better.

She was watching him with concern.

His concern probably had little to do with her safety, though.

Brennan tossed aside our concern, citing the lives we'd saved.

And the rest was no concern of his.

But he wasn't her concern tonight.

He noted her concern.

Their only concern was how to fulfill the delivery of grain.

She smiled, touched by his concern.

The rest of their problems aren't my concern.

The most pressing concern is securing their own survival.

Warm brown eyes turned on Lisa again with concern.

He reiterated his concern about anyone outside our group learning of what we were doing.

Linda asked, turning to her in concern.

He knew at once the object of her concern.

Just checking out what all the concern is about.

How is that your concern?

He was standing at the edge of the kitchen, a bouquet of wildflowers in one hand and concern etched in that delicious chocolate gaze.

The concern on Frederick's face gave Jackson pause.

Jackson didn't concern himself, since he never brought women home.

Miriam's expression showed deep concern, though she didn't speak.

He caught her attention hoping she would see his concern.

I may be affected by a theatrical exhibition; on the other hand, I may not be affected by an actual event which appears to concern me much more.

As long as she didn't wind up at that building, her safety was of no real concern.

I guess I can be a pill sometimes, but I really do appreciate your concern.

Hearing the concern in Pete's voice sent a chill down her spine.

Her concern was exclusively directed toward the boy's welfare.

Dean followed his wife but she dismissed his concern.

My mate is my concern, not yours.

Her attention was diverted momentarily to the officer who was watching her with concern.

All concern for the victim vanished as he savagely consumed the life from her.

Yes, I do… when you told me you planned to marry Sarah; my foremost concern was how difficult your death would be for her.

His expression was a blend of question and concern.

She just shrugged again, as if it wasn't her concern.