con·cern verb (used with object) 1. to relate to; be connected with; be of interest or importance to; affect: The water shortage concerns us all.
2.
to interest or engage (used reflexively or in the passive, often followed by with or in ): She concerns herself with every aspect of the business.
3.
to trouble, worry, or disquiet: I am concerned about his health.
noun 4. something that relates or pertains to a person; business; affair: Law is the concern of lawyers.
5.
a matter that engages a person's attention, interest, or care, or that affects a person's welfare or happiness: The party was no concern of his.
6.
worry, solicitude, or anxiety: to show concern for someone in trouble.
7.
important relation or bearing: This news is of concern to all of us.
8.
a commercial or manufacturing company or establishment: the headquarters of an insurance concern.
As you can see, "concern" has many usages as a verb and a noun. Please try to explain for me which of these has you confused.
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con·cern verb (used with object)
1.
to relate to; be connected with; be of interest or importance to; affect: The water shortage concerns us all.
2.
to interest or engage (used reflexively or in the passive, often followed by with or in ): She concerns herself with every aspect of the business.
3.
to trouble, worry, or disquiet: I am concerned about his health.
noun
4.
something that relates or pertains to a person; business; affair: Law is the concern of lawyers.
5.
a matter that engages a person's attention, interest, or care, or that affects a person's welfare or happiness: The party was no concern of his.
6.
worry, solicitude, or anxiety: to show concern for someone in trouble.
7.
important relation or bearing: This news is of concern to all of us.
8.
a commercial or manufacturing company or establishment: the headquarters of an insurance concern.
As you can see, "concern" has many usages as a verb and a noun.
Please try to explain for me which of these has you confused.