Synonyms of pertained

pertained

verb

past tense of pertain

1

as in belonged

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

• belonged
• appertained
• possessed
• owned
• had
• held

2

as in related

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

• related
• referred
• applied
• bore
• appertained
• concerned
• affected
• interested
• involved
• connected
• linked
• had to do with
• associated
• touched
• coupled
• interrelated
• treated
• tied in
• dealt (with)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of pertained

The district has not confirmed nor denied previous reporting from WSOC-TV that the investigation pertained to contracts with some of Hill’s former colleagues. — Rebecca Noel, Charlotte Observer, 24 Aug. 2026

Both pertained to the same player in a way that had some believing there could be an easy out to fill out a Heat roster thinned by the Giannis Antetokounmpo trade. — Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 3 Aug. 2026

The first had to do with his schedule and the second pertained to his social status. — Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 25 July 2026

Mickelson was one of the most popular players on the PGA Tour before his controversial move to LIV and comments about his Saudi backers, and his career survived some unsavory headlines, several of which pertained to gambling. — Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times, 12 June 2026

While that ruling pertained only to admissions, the administration last winter notified schools that any differential consideration based on race was unconstitutional. — ABC News, 3 June 2026

The central issue pertained to the air compressor drivebelt, which apparently passed a pre-trip inspection despite its poor condition. — Jake Goodrick, Sacbee.com, 9 May 2026

The remaining allegations pertained to It Ends With Us Movie LLC (breach of agreement and retaliation), Wayfarer Studios (retaliation) and the company Lively had accused of organizing an online campaign that cast Lively in a negative light, The Agency Group PR LLC (aiding in retaliation). — Kimi Robinson, USA Today, 4 May 2026

Some 73% of deals pertained to new media, with digital media and sports the most active segments. — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 24 Mar. 2026