concerning

Reading level: hard

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. verb be relevant to
  2. verb be on the mind of

Etymology

From concern + -ing. The adjective and preposition follow from the verb.

Synonyms

refer, pertain, relate, concern, come to, bear on, touch, touch on, have-to doe with

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