pertain to sth
formal — phrasal verb with pertain /pɜːˈteɪn/
/pɝː-/ verb Definition
› to be connected with a particular subject, event, or situation: We are only interested in the parts of the proposals that pertain to local issues.Linking and relatingRegarding and concerning
(Definition of pertain to sth from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus
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Synonyms and related words:
- -al suffix
- appertain to sth phrasal verb
- applicable adjective
- application noun (RELATION TO)
- apply verb (RELATE TO)
- associated adjective
- attach sth to sth phrasal verb
- connect verb (RELATE)
- connection noun (JOIN)
- connection noun (RELATION)
- contextual adjective
- contextualize verb
- interrelate verb
- interrelationship noun
- leveller noun
- match sth/sb up phrasal verb
- pertinent adjective
- tie-up noun (CONNECTION)
- twin verb
- weld verb (JOIN PEOPLE)
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