Pertain - definition, pronunciation, transcription

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Amer.  |pərˈteɪn|  American pronunciation of the word pertain
Brit.  |pəˈteɪn|  British pronunciation of the word pertain

verb

- be relevant to (syn: bear on, come to, concern, refer, relate, touch, touch on)
My remark pertained to your earlier comments
- be a part or attribute of (syn: appertain)

Extra examples

...the belief that quality medical care is a right that pertains to everyone...

These are all the grounds pertaining to the castle.

This is not the kind of behaviour pertaining to a gentleman.

Angie gave him one of her pert little glances.

What proofs do you have pertaining to the case?

My remark pertained to your earlier comments

Word forms

verb
I/you/we/they: pertain
he/she/it: pertains
present participle: pertaining
past tense: pertained
past participle: pertained
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