appertain

ap·per·tain

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [ap-er-teyn]
- /ˌæp ərˈteɪn/
- /æpəˈteɪn/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ap-er-teyn]
- /ˌæp ərˈteɪn/

Definitions of appertain word

verb appertain to belong (to) as a part, function, right, etc; relate (to) or be connected (with) 3
intransitive verb appertain to belong properly as a function, part, etc.; have to do with; relate; pertain 3
verb without object appertain to belong as a part, right, possession, attribute, etc.; pertain or relate (usually followed by to): privileges that appertain to members of the royal family. 1
noun appertain Relate to; concern. 1
intransitive verb appertain relate, belong 1
verb appertain To belong to or be a part of, whether by right, nature, appointment, or custom; to relate to. 0

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Origin of appertain

First appearance:

before 1350

One of the 20% oldest English words

1350-1400; Middle English a(p)perte(y)nen < Old French apertenir. See ap-1, pertain

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Parts of speech for Appertain

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Appertain

appertain popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 74% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data about 55% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

appertain usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for appertain

verb appertain

vest — a close-fitting, waist-length, sleeveless garment that buttons down the front, designed to be worn under a jacket.
relate — to tell; give an account of (an event, circumstance, etc.).
pertain — to have reference or relation; relate: documents pertaining to the lawsuit.
bear — If you bear something somewhere, you carry it there or take it there.
apply — If you apply for something such as a job or membership of an organization, you write a letter or fill in a form in order to ask formally for it.

All 8 Synonyms of appertain