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concern (kuhn SOERN) vt. 1. to be about or to involve; 2. to draw in; engage or
involve; 3. to cause to feel uneasy or anxious —n. 1. a matter of interest or impor-
tance to one; 2. interest in or regard for a person or thing; 3. relation; reference; 4.
worry; anxiety
• The Iliad concerns a war between Greece and Troy.
• A good teacher tries to concern parents with their children’s day-to-day
school experiences.
• It concerns Lois that she has not yet heard from her tax preparation person.
• Mark’s well-being is a concern of Diane’s.
• Sandy has a financial concern in the company’s health.
• The stock market’s fall was a great concern of those nearing retirement.
[-ed, -ing; also -ed adj. and -ing prep.] [Syn. care]

QUICK REVIEW #18

Match the word from column 2 with the word from column 1 that means most
nearly the same thing.

1. compel a. opponent
2. competent b. inclusive
3. competition c. care
4. competitive d. calmness
5. complain e. modify
6. complex f. idea
7. composure g. accuse

8. comprehensive h. urge
9. compromise i. force
10. compulsion j. contested
11. concept k. intricate
12. concern l. able

concert (KON soert) n. 1. mutual agreement; concord; togetherness of action; 2.
a music program in which a number of musicians perform together
• Pete and Andy were careful to paddle the canoe in concert.
• Getting the car out of the snow took a concerted effort.
• Five singing groups performed at the April concert.
[-ed adj. (in) concert]