pertain

verb

pər-ˈtān How to pronounce pertain (audio)
Definition of pertainnext
1
as in to belong
to be the property of a person or group of persons the belief that quality medical care is a right that pertains to everyone

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2
as in to relate
to have a relation or connection a person who is an expert in anything pertaining to the history of the American theater

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Recent Examples of pertain Around 21,000 records pertain to CBP employees, and nearly 7,000 belong to staff at ICE. — Emma Roth, The Verge, 28 Oct. 2026 Though the complaint alleged that Full Sail University was part of the fraud, the judge found that the claimants had failed to offer any details pertaining to that school. — Gene Maddaus, Variety, 26 Oct. 2026 While that news pertains to an individual’s potential tax bill, Meta’s quarterly report shows just how low the company’s tax bill might be. — Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 23 Oct. 2026 As the noise around college football continues to get louder pertaining to what is transpiring at Texas right now for Steve Sarkisian. — Trey Wallace Outkick, FOXNews.com, 19 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for pertain
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pertain
  1. belong
  2. relate
  3. apply
  4. refer
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  • Cargo Pants Cargo pants are having a moment, and Oprah Winfrey is proof that the utilitarian style belongs in your fall wardrobe.
    — Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 2 Nov. 2026
  • That is a statement from every level of government in Central Florida that this museum belongs here.
    — Linda Chapin, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 Nov. 2026
Definition of belong
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  • The researchers point out that the mat was dominated by compounds derived from photosynthetic pigments, while the extract’s porphyrins were overwhelmingly heme-related.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 2 Nov. 2026
  • Flagstaff police said that a second man, whose identity hasn’t been released, also was found dead Monday in a drainage area, and that the death appeared to be weather-related, pending an official determination of cause and manner of death.
    — Christopher Weber, Los Angeles Times, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of relate
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  • Proponents say the measure applies to eight categories of projects California communities need to expand housing, improve civic infrastructure and promote green energy.
    — Stephen Hobbs, Sacbee.com, 4 Nov. 2026
  • On the other hand, many of these albums are timeless and continue to resonate, and today’s streaming culture has embraced exhuming catalog music — something that applies not only to old singles, but to old albums.
    — Eric Renner Brown, Billboard, 4 Nov. 2026
Definition of apply
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  • The Kennedy Center referred ARTnews’s request for comment on the filing to the Department of Justice, which did not immediately respond.
    — Brian Boucher, ARTnews.com, 2 Nov. 2026
  • For Cabinet or senior officials, OSC refers its findings to the President, who determines disciplinary action.
    — Connor Greene, Time, 1 Nov. 2026
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“Pertain.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pertain. Accessed 6 Nov. 2026.

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