Pertain Definition

pər-tān
pertained, pertains
verb
pertained, pertains
To belong; be connected or associated; be a part, accessory, etc.
Lands pertaining to an estate.
Webster's New World
To have reference or relevance; be related.
Laws pertaining to the case.
Webster's New World
To be appropriate or suitable.
Conduct that pertains to a lady.
Webster's New World

(intransitive) To relate, to refer, be relevant to.

Wiktionary

(intransitive) To belong.

Wiktionary
Synonyms:
idiom
pertaining to
  • having to do with; belonging to
Webster's New World

Idioms, Phrasal Verbs Related to Pertain

  • pertaining to

Origin of Pertain

  • Middle English pertenen, pertainen from Old French partenir from Latin pertinēre per- per- tenēre to hold ten- in Indo-European roots

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

  • From Old French partenir (French: appartenir), in turn from Latin pertineō.

    From Wiktionary

Pertain Sentence Examples

  • Your questions should pertain directly to the discussion topic.

  • Books, CDs or DVDs that pertain to a special hobby or interest.

  • Many workers tend to remember funny safety slogans that pertain to their specific safety issues.

  • Although these are two different types of policies they both pertain to rental properties within Ireland.

  • Some may not pertain to you, but the more thorough you are filling out the application, the more likely you are to be approved.

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Words Starting With

PPEPER

Words Ending With

NINAIN

Unscrambles

pertain

Words Starting With P and Ending With N

Starts With P & Ends With NStarts With PE & Ends With NStarts With P & Ends With IN

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7 Letter Words7 Letter Words Starting With P7 Letter Words Ending With N