concern

  • (noun): 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.
  • (noun): The expression of solicitude, anxiety, or compassion toward a thing or person.
  • (noun): A business, firm or enterprise; a company.
  • (noun): Any set of information that affects the code of a computer program.
  • (verb): To relate or belong to; to have reference to or connection with; to affect the interest of; to be of importance to.
  • (verb): To engage by feeling or sentiment; to interest.
  • (verb): To make somebody worried.
  • Judy's eyes filled with concern as she listened to the news report.
  • The employees’ attitude is really hurting the concern.
  • A good prince concerns himself in the happiness of his subjects.
  • I’m concerned that she’s becoming an alcoholic.