pertain

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Pronunciation

• (GA) IPA: /pɚˈteɪn/
• (RP) IPA: /pəˈteɪn/

Verb

pertain (pertains, present participle pertaining; past and past participle pertained)

1. (intransitive) to belong to or be a part of; be an adjunct, attribute, or accessory of
2. (intransitive) to relate, to refer, be relevant to
3. (intransitive) To apply; to be or remain in place; to continue to be applicable

Synonyms

• appertain

Antonyms

• be irrelevant

Related terms

• pertinent
• pertinence
• pertinency

Translations

• French: appartenir
• German: gehören, verbunden
• Italian: riguardare, pertenere, attenere, spettare
• Portuguese: pertencer
• Russian: принадлежа́ть
• Spanish: pertenecer

Translations

• German: betreffen, sich beziehen auf
• Italian: riferirsi, riguardare
• Portuguese: referir-se a
• Russian: относи́ться

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