pertain

[pəˈteɪn]

pertain Definition

• 1. be appropriate, related, or applicable to
• 2. belong or be connected as a part, adjunct, possession, or attribute

Using pertain: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "pertain" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  These rules pertain only to members of the club.

• Example

  The book pertains to the challenges of modern society.

• Example

  The discussion did not pertain to the main topic of the meeting.

• Example

  The responsibilities of the job pertain to customer service.

pertain Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for pertain

• relate
• concern
• apply
• refer
• bear on

Antonyms for pertain

• dissociate
• disconnect

Phrases with pertain

• pertain to

  relate to; have to do with

  Example

  The new regulations pertain to all employees.

• what pertains to

  what concerns or relates to

  Example

  The report will cover what pertains to the company's financial performance.

• as far as something pertains to

  to the extent that something is relevant or applicable to

  Example

  As far as the project pertains to marketing, we need to focus on social media campaigns.

Origins of pertain

from Old French 'apartenir', meaning 'to belong'

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Summary: pertain in Brief

'Pertain' [pəˈteɪn] means to be related, appropriate, or applicable to something. It can also mean to belong or be connected as a part, adjunct, possession, or attribute. For example, 'The responsibilities of the job pertain to customer service.' 'Pertain' is often used in phrases like 'pertain to,' 'what pertains to,' and 'as far as something pertains to,' which indicate relevance or applicability.