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- pronunciation:
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teIn
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb), Word Parts
| part of speech: |
intransitive verb |
| inflections: |
pertains, pertaining, pertained |
| definition 1: |
to relate or refer to something; have to do with.
The captain knows everything that pertains to the operation of the ship.My question pertains to the speaker's first point.This matter doesn't pertain to you, so I'll ask you to please leave the room.Please bring all the documents that pertain to the case.- synonyms:
- refer, relate
- similar words:
- apply, connect
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| definition 2: |
to be a part of or an adjunct or accessory to something.
The duties that pertain to the office are not burdensome.- synonyms:
- appertain, relate
- similar words:
- belong to, go
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| definition 3: |
to be appropriate to something; be pertinent.
- similar words:
- agree, appertain, belong, correspond, fit, go, relate
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| related words: |
appertain |
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