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Definition concern in British English

concern verb

[transitive] verb
/kənˈsɜː(r)n/
1

to worry someone

Example

It concerns me that these people are not getting the support they need.

Example

We want to know about the issues that concern you, the voters.

Synonyms and related words
worry concern tear apart
2

to be about a particular subject

Example

The story concerns a man who was a friend of mine.

Synonyms and related words
link surround correspond
3

to involve or affect someone

Example

My past doesn't concern you.

Example

These changes concern everyone who has children of school age.

Synonyms and related words
shape impact affect
Definition concern in British English