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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

VERB + CONCERN

feel
He felt some concern for her safety.
express, show, voice | cause
The lack of firefighting equipment has caused concern.

PREP.

in sb''s ~
She forgot her own worries in her concern for him.
out of ~ | ~ about/over
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.

PHRASES

be of (no) concern to sb
Increased use of drugs is of great concern to parents.
(a) 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.
a matter of concern
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?
common
a common concern for new parents

PHRASES

be none of sb''s concern
How much we paid is none of your concern.

Collocations for concern - verb

1. affect/involve

ADV.

directly

PREP.

in
Everyone who was directly concerned in (= had some responsibility for) the incident has now resigned.

2. worry sb

ADV.

a lot, really
It really concerns me that he doesn''t eat properly.
slightly

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