pertained; pertaining; pertains
Definition of pertain
1a(1)
: to belong as a part, member, accessory, or product
(2)
: to belong as an attribute, feature, or function
the destruction pertaining to war
(3)
: to belong as a duty or right
rights that pertain to fatherhood
b
: to be appropriate to something
which rule pertains?
2
: to have reference
books pertaining to birds
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The first known use of pertain was in the 14th century
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