concerns
English meaning: Concerns
Definition
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.”
Another example: “Residents raised concerns about the noise from the new factory.”
Usage — When, Where & How
Neutral and common; matters that worry or interest someone, or business firms (a going concern). Often followed by 'about' or 'over'. Frequent in news, business, and everyday conversation. Plural of 'concern'.
Etymology & Origin
English — Origin & History
From Medieval Latin 'concernere' (to relate to, concern), from Latin 'cernere' (to sift, distinguish); entered English in the 15th century.
Synonyms
- worries
- anxieties
- issues
- misgivings
- apprehensions
Antonyms / Opposites
- reassurances
Related Words
Common Collocations
- raise concerns
- serious concerns
- safety concerns
- express concerns
- growing concerns
- concerns about
Word Forms
concern (n); concerns (pl.); concern (v); concerned; concerning
Word Tools
Tools & Calculators
Maturity = 146,932.81 · Interest earned = 46,932.81
Literary Heritage
“To thine own self be true, and it must follow, as the night the day, thou canst not then be false to any man.”
/To thine own self be true/
“Be honest with yourself — and as naturally as night follows day, you will be unable to be false to others.”
“I'm nobody! Who are you? Are you nobody, too?”
/I'm nobody! Who are you?/
“I am nobody — and that quiet anonymity is more honest than the noise of public fame.”
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