Pertain (Verb)

Meaning ¹

Be a part or attribute of.

Classification

Verbs of being, having, spatial relations.

Synonyms

• Appertain

Hypernyms

• Belong

Related Words

• Pertinent (adjective)

Meaning ²

Be relevant to; "There were lots of questions referring to her talk"; "My remark pertained to your earlier comments".

Classification

Verbs of being, having, spatial relations.

Synonyms

• Concern
• Touch On
• Refer
• Touch
• Have To Do With
• Come To
• Relate
• Bear On

Hyponyms

• Go For
• Matter To
• Concentrate On
• Focus On
• Regard
• Center
• Involve
• Apply
• Revolve Around
• Revolve About

Related Words

• Pertinence (noun)
• Pertinency (noun)
• Pertinent (adjective)