Synonyms of pertain

pertain

verb

pər-ˈtān 

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• belong
• appertain
• possess
• own
• have
• hold

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• relate
• apply
• refer
• appertain
• affect
• involve
• concern
• bear
• have to do with
• interest
• connect
• touch
• couple
• interrelate
• link
• associate
• treat
• deal (with)
• tie in

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of pertain

Those are some of the main items pertaining to working conditions that were codified in a memorandum of understanding between the NHL and NHL Players’ Association in June 2025. — Chris Johnston, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026

What started in one state court has now spread across the country, with a plethora of athletes filing lawsuits against the NCAA, and now SEC, over new guidelines enacted pertaining to the five-for-five eligibility. — Trey Wallace Outkick, FOXNews.com, 4 Sep. 2026

While sections pertaining to the house itself are both gripping and eerie (rooms flood, tiles rearrange, visions flicker), the real terror comes from human history. — Bethanne Patrick, Los Angeles Times, 2 Sep. 2026

To successfully integrate these returnees, Damascus must empower governorates and municipalities with the resources and autonomy to solve problems pertaining to service delivery, job creation, and education in real time. — Jesse Marks, Foreign Affairs, 31 Aug. 2026

Phrases Containing pertain

• pertain (to)

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