To concern
Example: It concerns multiple important factors
Definition
"To concern" means to relate to or be about something, often involving or affecting someone or something. It implies that the subject has relevance or importance to a particular matter, as in the phrase 'It concerns multiple important factors,' highlighting involvement or interest.
Etymology
The verb "to concern" comes from the Old French 'concerner,' which traces back to the Latin 'concernere,' meaning 'to sift together' or 'to mix.' Over time, it evolved to mean 'to relate to' or 'to affect.' Did you know? The original Latin roots reflect the idea of bringing things together, much like how concerns bring different matters into focus.
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"To concern" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - (B2) - set 5", containing 112 commonly used words.
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