Pertain
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /pəˈteɪn/ · Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Pertain is a verb meaning (intransitive) To belong to or be connected as a part, adjunct, attribute, or accessory.
Meaning
(intransitive) To belong to or be connected as a part, adjunct, attribute, or accessory.
More Meanings
- (intransitive) To relate to, concern, or be relevant to.
- (intransitive) To apply; to be or remain in place; to continue to be applicable.
- To be appropriate or suitable.
Example Sentences
That spare wheel pertains to this car.
That question doesn't pertain to the topic, so I'm not going to answer it.
An explanation offered is that every Sabbath Va'ani Tefilati is said in praise of the people of Israel, who, though they eat and drink, read the Torah and pray. However, on Yom Kippur this does not pertain.
Word Forms
- pertains
- pertaining
- pertained
Synonyms for pertain
Depending on context, synonyms include appertain, affect, concern, impact, involve, refer.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include appertain, refer, relate, concern, touch, involve.
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