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concern

US /kənˈsɝn/

noun, verb Foundation · A2 Kinh doanh chung

Definition

something that interests you because it is important or affects you

Tested in TOEIC business and workplace contexts.

Examples

Several customers raised concerns about the delay in delivery.

Synonyms

  • worrysomething or someone that causes anxiety; a source of unhappiness
  • anxiety(psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic
  • involveconnect closely and often incriminatingly

Collocations

  • Easy express sincere concern for a sick neighbor
    to express sincere concern for a sick neighbor, meaning to give expression to
  • Medium address customer data security privacy concerns promptly
    to deal with or direct attention to regarding customer data security privacy concerns promptly
  • Hard primary regulatory concern of antitrust competition watchdogs
    describing primary regulatory concern of antitrust competition watchdogs (a preliminary election where delegates or nominees are chosen)
  • Very Hard formal correspondence addressed to whom it may concern
    describing formal correspondence addressed to whom it may concern (a lavish dance requiring formal attire)

Learner's English edition · Curated definitions for TOEIC learners.