preokkuˈpare
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Translation
to worry, to concern
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Word origin
From Latin praeoccupare ('to seize beforehand'), from prae- and occupare.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- praeoccupare
- English cognates
- preoccupy, occupy
Grammar
Examples
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This situation worries me a lot.
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Don't worry, everything will be fine.
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His health worries the doctors.
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Start your free weekThis word is taught in chapter 5, lesson 4: Words 431-440.