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- [per-teyn]
- /pərˈteɪn/
- /pɜːˈteɪn/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [per-teyn]
- /pərˈteɪn/
Definitions of pertain word
- verb without object pertain to have reference or relation; relate: documents pertaining to the lawsuit. 1
- verb without object pertain to belong or be connected as a part, adjunct, possession, or attribute. 1
- verb without object pertain to belong properly or fittingly; be appropriate. 1
- intransitive verb pertain relate, be relevant 1
- verb pertain If one thing pertains to another, it relates, belongs, or applies to it. 0
- verb pertain to have reference, relation, or relevance 0
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Origin of pertain
First appearance:
before 1300 One of the 15% oldest English words
1300-50; Middle English pertenen, partenen, perteinen < Middle French partein-, tonic stem of partenir < Latin pertinēre to be applicable, literally, to hold through, reach, equivalent to per- per- + -tinēre, combining form of tenēre to hold
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Parts of speech for Pertain
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adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
pertain popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 87% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
pertain usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for pertain
verb pertain
- allying — to unite formally, as by treaty, league, marriage, or the like (usually followed by with or to): Russia allied itself to France.
- appertain — to belong (to) as a part, function, right, etc; relate (to) or be connected (with)
- 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.
- belong — If something belongs to you, you own it.
- bracketed — a support, as of metal or wood, projecting from a wall or the like to hold or bear the weight of a shelf, part of a cornice, etc.
Antonyms for pertain
verb pertain
- disjoin — to undo or prevent the junction or union of; disunite; separate.
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