Definition of concern

• v. t. - To relate or belong to; to have reference to or connection with; to affect the interest of; to be of importance to.
• v. t. - To engage by feeling or sentiment; to interest; as, a good prince concerns himself in the happiness of his subjects.
• v. i. - To be of importance.
• n. - That which relates or belongs to one; business; affair.
• n. - That which affects the welfare or happiness; interest; moment.
• n. - Interest in, or care for, any person or thing; regard; solicitude; anxiety.
• n. - Persons connected in business; a firm and its business; as, a banking concern.