appertain to sth
formal — phrasal verb with appertain /ˌæp.əˈteɪn/
/-ɚ-/ verb Definition
› to be connected to or belong to: She enjoyed the privileges appertaining to the office of chairman.Linking and relatingRegarding and concerning
(Definition of appertain to sth from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus
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Synonyms and related words:
- -al suffix
- applicable adjective
- application noun (RELATION TO)
- apply verb (RELATE TO)
- associated adjective
- attach sth to sth phrasal verb
- be/have something to do with sth idiom
- connect verb (RELATE)
- connection noun (JOIN)
- connection noun (RELATION)
- contextual adjective
- contextualize verb
- interrelationship noun
- leveller noun
- match sth/sb up phrasal verb
- pertain to sth phrasal verb
- pertinent adjective
- tie-up noun (CONNECTION)
- twin verb
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