concerning
English meaning: Concerning
Definition
To relate or belong to; to have reference to or connection with; to affect the interest of; to be of importance to.
Example
“I am writing concerning the position advertised last week.”
Another example: “There are strict rules concerning the handling of personal data.”
Usage — When, Where & How
Functions mainly as a preposition meaning 'about, regarding', used in formal writing and correspondence ('concerning your request'). Also the present participle of the verb 'concern'. Slightly formal; 'about' or 'regarding' are common everyday alternatives.
Etymology & Origin
English — Origin & History
The present participle of 'concern', from Latin 'concernere' (to relate to); the prepositional use dates to the 16th century.
Synonyms
- vis-a-vis
- related
- regarding
- related to
- as to
- in relation to
- with respect to
- with reference to
- with regard to
- in regard to
Related Words
Common Collocations
- concerning the matter
- questions concerning
- concerning your request
- details concerning
- laws concerning
- concerning the case
Word Forms
concern (v); concerned; concerning
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Literary Heritage
“To thine own self be true, and it must follow, as the night the day, thou canst not then be false to any man.”
/To thine own self be true/
“Be honest with yourself — and as naturally as night follows day, you will be unable to be false to others.”
“I'm nobody! Who are you? Are you nobody, too?”
/I'm nobody! Who are you?/
“I am nobody — and that quiet anonymity is more honest than the noise of public fame.”
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