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pertain

verb

Synonyms and Antonyms 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 of pertain

appertain, belong
Words Related to pertain

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 of pertain

appertain, apply, bear, refer, relate
Words Related to pertain

affect, concern, interest, involve, touch

associate, connect, couple, interrelate, link, tie in

deal (with), treat
Phrases Synonymous with pertain

have to do with

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