concern

Forms

1.That which affects one’s welfare or happiness. A matter of interest to someone.
- Mark’s health was of great concern to Connie.
2.The placement of interest or worry on a subject.
- Most people in Australia have no concern for the recent events in London.
3.A worry; a sense that something may be wrong; an identification of a possible problem.
- Let me know if you have any questions or concerns about the document.
4.The expression of solicitude, anxiety, or compassion toward a thing or person.
- Judy's eyes filled with concern as she listened to the news report.

1.To relate or belong to; to have reference to or connection with; to affect the interest of; to be of importance to.
- Preaching the kingdom of God, and teaching those things which concern the Lord Jesus Christ.
2.To engage by feeling or sentiment; to interest.
- A good prince concerns himself in the happiness of his subjects.
- They think themselves out the reach of Providence, and no longer concerned to solicit his favour.
3.To make somebody worried.
- I’m concerned that she’s becoming an alcoholic.

Common· #876

Borrowed from Middle French concerner

From Medieval Latin concernō, concernere (“I distinguish, have respect to”)

From Latin concernō (“to mix, sift, or mingle together, as in a sieve”), combined form of con- + cernō (“distinguish”).