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Pertain (Verb)

Be a part or attribute of.

Verbs of being, having, spatial relations.

The rules of physics pertain to all objects in the universe regardless of size or scale.
The benefits of regular exercise pertain not only to physical health but also to mental well-being.
The company's new policy changes do not pertain to employees who have been with the company for more than 10 years.
The data collected from the research study only pertain to one small segment of the population.
The laws of a country pertain to its citizens and any visitors within its borders.

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

Verbs of being, having, spatial relations.

The law enforcement officer's questions pertained to the events of that night.
All comments made by the reviewer were directly relevant and pertained to the restaurant's overall service.
Most of his concerns about the job pertained to work-life balance and the required commute time.
Her public speech pertained to economic inequality and lack of education in underdeveloped countries.
A significant part of the paperwork pertained to confidential information about clients.