V2 Vocabulary Building Dictionary
pertain
verb
Definition: 1. to relate to something; 2. to be a part of; 3. to be appropriate or suitable
Synonyms: belong, apply, relate [to], refer [to], concern, appertain
Antonyms:
Tips: Pertain is derived from the Latin pertinere, “to hold to.” When something pertains to a subject at hand, it relates to it in some way--it "holds to" the subject.
Usage Examples:
Let's talk about anything except subjects pertaining to work. (referring to)
My question pertains to the subject we were discussing earlier. (concerns, relates)
The students had many questions pertaining to the novel they had just read. (relating, applying)
His remark pertained to my earlier comments. (referred to, concerned)
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