PERTAIN (TO) Synonyms: 43 Similar and Opposite Words

pertain (to)

verb

Definition of pertain (to)

as in to concern

to have (something) as a subject matter where would I find books pertaining to birds?

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Musk and SpaceX have been instructed to preserve records concerning restrictions imposed on a military version of the Starlink satellite internet service in Ukraine, CNN first reported, citing an aide to a Democratic senator.

— Lora Kolodny, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2026
A number of women who were not known to each other came forward to officers with reports concerning Brand after that investigation was published, the Met Police said.

— Lauren Said-Moorhouse, CNN Money, 5 Nov. 2026

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The development is part of China’s broader push to establish a low-altitude economy covering drones, cargo aircraft and passenger-carrying vehicles.

— Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 11 Nov. 2026
Additionally, the grant will provide flexible funding to cover upfront project repair costs.

— Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 11 Nov. 2026

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