English Explanatory Dictionary

pertain

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To belong to or be connected as a part, adjunct, attribute, or accessory.
  2. To relate to, concern, or be relevant to.
  3. To apply; to be or remain in place; to continue to be applicable.
  4. To be appropriate or suitable.

Pronunciation

/pəˈteɪn/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-pertain.wav LL-Q1860 (eng)-Berrely-pertain.wav /pɚˈteɪn/ /pəˈtæɪn/

Word forms

pertain pertains pertaining pertained

Etymology

From Middle English pertenen, from Old French partenir, pertenir (modern French appartenir), in turn from Latin pertineō, pertinēre.

Synonyms

appertain affect bear upon bear on concern impact involve pertain refer regard relate touch belong apply suit befit

Antonyms

be irrelevant have no business not concern

Related words

pertinent pertinence pertinency pertinently (adverb}}

Derived words

pertainment pertainym unpertaining
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