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Webster's Dictionary (1865)

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Concern

Con-cĕrn', v. t.

verbtransitive

(14), v. t. [imp. & p. p. CONCERNED; p. pr. & vb. n. CONCERNING.] [Fr. concerner, It. concernere, Sp. concernir, to concern, belong to, L. Lat. concernere, to regard; Lat. concernere, to mix or mingle together, as in a sieve for separating, from con and cernere, to separate, to sift, to distinguish by the senses, and especially by the eyes, to perceive, see.]

Sense 1. To relate or belong to; to affect the interest of; to be of importance to.

Our wars with France have affected us in our most tender interests, and concerned us more than those with any other nation. Addison.

It much concerns a preacher first to learn The genius of his audience and their turn. Dodsley.

They think themselves out of the reach of Providence, and no longer concerned to solicit his favor. Rogers.

Sense 2. To make interested; to engage by feeling or sentiment; as, a good prince concerns himself in the happiness of his subjects.

Sense 3. To disturb; to make uneasy; as, to be much concerned for the safety of a friend.

Con-cĕrn', n.

noun

n. 1. That which relates or belongs to one; business; affair. “The private concerns of a family.” Addison. 2. That which affects the welfare or happiness; interest; moment. Mysterious secrets of a high concern. Roscommon. 3. Interest in, or care for, any person or thing; regard; solicitude; anxiety. O Marcia, let me hope thy kind concerns And gentle wishes follow me to battle. Addison. Thy maidens grieved themselves at my concern, Oft gave me promise of thy quick return. Cowper. 4. (Com.) Persons connected in business; a firm and its business; as, a loss affecting the whole concern. Syn.—Care; anxiety; solicitude; interest; regard; business; affair. See CARE.