Concern — Defs

01 v. t. To relate or belong to; to have reference to or connection with; to affect the interest of; to be of importance to.

imp. & p. p. Concerned; p. pr. & vb. n. Concerning

1.
To relate or belong to; to have reference to or connection with; to affect the interest of; to be of importance to.
“Preaching the kingdom of God, and teaching those things which concern the Lord Jesus Christ.” — Acts xxviii. 31.

“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.

“Ignorant, so far as the usual instruction is concerned.” — J. F. Cooper.
2.
To engage by feeling or sentiment; to interest; as, a good prince concerns himself in the happiness of his subjects.
“They think themselves out the reach of Providence, and no longer concerned to solicit his favor.” — Rogers.

02 v. i. To be of importance.

1.
To be of importance.[Obs.]
“Which to deny concerns more than avails.” — Shak.

03 n. That which relates or belongs to one; business; affair.

1.
That which relates or belongs to one; business; affair.
“The private concerns of fanilies.” — 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.
4.
Persons connected in business; a firm and its business; as, a banking concern.(Com.)

Phrases & compounds

The whole concern — all connected with a particular affair or business.