Collocations for concern - noun
1. feeling of worry
ADJECTIVE
considerable,
deep,
grave,
great,
serious
growing, mounting
genuine
He demonstrated genuine concern for others.
growing, mounting
genuine
He demonstrated genuine concern for others.
general,
widespread
national, public
public concern about increased taxes
national, public
public concern about increased taxes
particular
There is particular concern about the use of pesticides.
There is particular concern about the use of pesticides.
VERB + concern
feel
He felt some concern for her safety.
He felt some concern for her safety.
articulate,
express,
show,
voice
arouse, cause, heighten
The lack of firefighting equipment has caused concern.
arouse, cause, heighten
The lack of firefighting equipment has caused concern.
allay,
alleviate,
assuage,
ease
appreciate, understand
cite, echo
He cited public concern over airport security.
appreciate, understand
cite, echo
He cited public concern over airport security.
dismiss
PREPOSITION
in sb's concern
She forgot her own worries in her concern for him.
She forgot her own worries in her concern for him.
out of concern
concern about, concern over
She expressed her deep concern about conditions at the factory.
concern about, concern over
She expressed her deep concern about conditions at the factory.
concern 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
ADJECTIVE
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
pressing,
serious
I have other, more pressing concerns.
I have other, more pressing concerns.
legitimate,
valid
environmental, ethical, privacy, safety, security
This new technology brings with it security concerns.
environmental, ethical, privacy, safety, security
This new technology brings with it security concerns.