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pertain definition

per·tain (pər tān′)

intransitive verb

  1. to belong; be connected or associated; be a part, accessory, etc. lands pertaining to an estate
  2. to be appropriate or suitable conduct that pertains to a lady
  3. to have reference or relevance; be related laws pertaining to the case

Etymology: ME partenen < OFr partenir < L pertinere, to stretch out, reach < per-, intens. + tenere, to hold: see thin

pertain Idioms

pertaining to

having to do with; belonging to

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pertain Synonyms

pertain

v.

relate to, belong to, refer to; see concern 1.


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pertain Usage Examples

Object

  • today: Another important condition that prevailed at the time, and it still pertains today, is that reforms were given under pressure from below.

Preposition: at

  • time: Any purchases from the bar shall be in accordance with local licensing laws pertaining at the time.

Modifying Another Word

  • thereto: Membership of the Society shall itself not be deemed to confirm membership of the Guild or any of the privileges pertaining thereto.

Used with why or when

  • when: If today's conditions pertained when they were admitted, they'd be out now.

Infinitive complement

  • love: Tom If you are chasing the most up-to-date opinion pertaining to love poetry.

Preposition: in

  • case: Mrs E Bell: That still pertains in this case?
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