Collocations for concern - noun
1. feeling of worry
ADJ.
considerable, deep, grave, great, major, serious | growing, mounting | common, widespread | national, public
public concern about increased taxes
public concern about increased taxes
VERB + CONCERN
feel
He felt some concern for her safety.
He felt some concern for her safety.
express, show, voice | cause
The lack of firefighting equipment has caused concern.
The lack of firefighting equipment has caused concern.
PREP.
in sb''s ~
She forgot her own worries in her concern for him.
She forgot her own worries in her concern for him.
out of ~ | ~ about/over
She expressed her deep concern about conditions at the factory.
She expressed her deep concern about conditions at the factory.
~ for
Out of concern for her health, we suggested she take a week off work.
Out of concern for her health, we suggested she take a week off work.
PHRASES
be of (no) concern to sb
Increased use of drugs is of great concern to parents.
Increased use of drugs is of great concern to parents.
(a) cause for concern
The president''s health is giving serious cause for concern.
The president''s health is giving serious cause for concern.
a lack of concern
I was surprised by her lack of concern.
I was surprised by her lack of concern.
a matter of concern
Stress at work is a matter of concern to staff and management.
Stress at work is a matter of concern to staff and management.
2. sth that worries/affects you
ADJ.
chief, main, major, overriding, paramount, primary
What are your main concerns as a writer?
What are your main concerns as a writer?
common
a common concern for new parents
a common concern for new parents
PHRASES
be none of sb''s concern
How much we paid is none of your concern.
How much we paid is none of your concern.