Definition/Meaning of concern

• English - Noun: concern ( countable and uncountable , plural concerns ) That which affects one's welfare or happiness . Mark's health was of great concern to Connie . The recent events in London are of no concern to most people in Australia . The expression of solicitude , anxiety , or compassion toward a thing or person . A business , firm or enterprise; a company . 2001 November 18 , "What the Muslim World Is…
• English - Verb: concern ( third-person singular simple present concerns , present participle concerning , simple past and past participle concerned ) ( transitive ) To relate or belong to; to have reference to or connection with; to affect the interest of; to be of importance to . Bible , Acts xxviii . 31 Preaching the kingdom of God , and teaching those things which concern the Lord Jesus Christ . Joseph…
• English - Etymology: From Middle French concerner , from Medieval Latin concernere ( “ to distinguish , to have respect to ” ), combined form of con- + cernō ( “ distinguish ” )