pertain

pertain

verb

Definition of PERTAIN

1

to be the property of a person or group of persons <the belief that quality medical care is a right that pertains to everyone>

Synonyms appertain, pertain

Related Words have, hold, own, possess

2

to have a relation or connection <a person who is an expert in anything pertaining to the history of the American theater>

Synonyms appertain, bear, pertain, refer, relate

Related Words affect, concern, interest, involve, touch; associate, connect, couple, interrelate, link, tie in; deal (with), treat