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pertain
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, belongWords 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, bear, apply, refer, relateWords Related to pertain affect, concern, interest, involve, touch; associate, connect, couple, interrelate, link, tie in; deal (with), treat
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