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1. The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48
Concern \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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