- Concerning
- Concern 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. [1913 Webster]
Our wars with France have affected us in our most tender interests, and concerned us more than those with any other nation. --Addison. [1913 Webster]
It much concerns a preacher first to learn The genius of his audience and their turn. --Dodsley. [1913 Webster]
Ignorant, so far as the usual instruction is concerned. --J. F. Cooper. [1913 Webster]
2. To engage by feeling or sentiment; to interest; as, a good prince concerns himself in the happiness of his subjects. [1913 Webster]
They think themselves out the reach of Providence, and no longer concerned to solicit his favor. --Rogers. [1913 Webster]
The Collaborative International Dictionary of English. 2000.