appertain

verb

ˌa-pər-ˈtān How to pronounce appertain (audio)
Definition of appertainnext
1
as in to belong
to be the property of a person or group of persons the doctrine that the swath of land between the Atlantic and the Pacific naturally appertained to the United States

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2
as in to pertain
to have a relation or connection list some of the things appertaining to public health

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for appertain
  1. belong
  2. pertain
  3. relate
  4. apply
Verb
  • Underpinning the thriller’s genre mechanics is a pointed examination of status and belonging within Tokyo’s Filipino community.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 20 Mar. 2026
  • There’s something really amazing about playing somebody who desperately wants to belong.
    — Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 20 Mar. 2026
Definition of belong
Verb
  • Cavanaugh, one of the DOGE staffers tasked with overseeing these cuts, said in deposition pertaining to the recent lawsuit the advisory failed to slash the government’s budget gap.
    — Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 19 Mar. 2026
  • Beyond her musical achievements, she is known for her advocacy work pertaining to animal rights, environmental awareness, and LGBTQ+ visibility.
    — Matt Grobar, Deadline, 19 Mar. 2026
Definition of pertain
Verb
  • Many of the deaths were believed to be directly hypothermia-related.
    — Matthew Villafane, CBS News, 22 Mar. 2026
  • The ministry gave no further details such as whether the two cases were related.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 21 Mar. 2026
Definition of relate
Verb
  • Eligible establishments would have to apply, and pay a $500 application fee.
    — Nikki DeMentri, CBS News, 27 Mar. 2026
  • This also applies to bedding—trading a heavy winter-time duvet for one with a lighter material like a linen or cotton percale can be a nice refresh.
    — Elly Leavitt, Vogue, 26 Mar. 2026
Definition of apply
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“Appertain.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/appertain. Accessed 28 Mar. 2026.

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