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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.
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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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Concerned \Con*cerned"\, a. [See {Concern}, v. t., 2.]
Disturbed; troubled; solicitous; as, to be much concerned for
the safety of a friend.
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