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ap·per·tain
 appertain
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- pronunciation:
- ae
p
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teIn
- features:
- Word Parts
| part of speech: |
intransitive verb |
| inflections: |
appertains, appertaining, appertained |
| definition: |
to belong or be related as an attribute, accompaniment, consideration, or the like; pertain (usu. fol. by "to").
These are some of the responsibilities appertaining to parenthood.Please distribute the materials appertaining to today's meeting.- synonyms:
- refer, relate
- similar words:
- apply, belong, pertain
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