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Con*cern" (?), v. t. [imp. & p. p. Concerned (?); p. pr. & vb. n. Concerning.] [F. concerner, LL. concernere to regard, concern, fr. L. concernere to mix or mingle together, as in a sieve for separating; con- + cernere to separate, sift, distinguish by the senses, and especially by the eyes, to perceive, see. See Certain.] 1. To relate or belong to; to have reference to or connection with; to affect the interest of; to be of importance to.
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Preaching the kingdom of God, and teaching those things which concern the Lord Jesus Christ. Acts xxviii. 31.
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Our wars with France have affected us in our most tender interests, and concerned us more than those with any other nation. Addison.
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It much concerns a preacher first to learn
The genius of his audience and their turn. Dodsley.
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Ignorant, so far as the usual instruction is concerned. J. F. Cooper.
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2. To engage by feeling or sentiment; to interest; as, a good prince concerns himself in the happiness of his subjects.
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They think themselves out the reach of Providence, and no longer concerned to solicit his favor. Rogers.
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Con*cern", v. i. To be of importance. [Obs.]
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Which to deny concerns more than avails. Shak.
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Con*cern", n. 1. That which relates or belongs to one; business; affair.
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The private concerns of fanilies. Addison.
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2. That which affects the welfare or happiness; interest; moment.
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Mysterious secrets of a high concern. Roscommon.
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3. Interest in, or care for, any person or thing; regard; solicitude; anxiety.
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O Marcia, let me hope thy kind concerns
And gentle wishes follow me to battle. Addison.
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4. (Com.) Persons connected in business; a firm and its business; as, a banking concern.
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The whole concern, all connected with a particular affair or business.

Syn. -- Care; anxiety; solicitude; interest; regard; business; affair; matter; moment. See Care.
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