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pertain

per·tain

UK/pəˈteɪn/ US/pɚˈteɪn/ rare

verb

1.

have to do with or be relevant to

  • “There were lots of questions referring to her talk”
  • “My remark pertained to your earlier comments”
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2.

be a part or attribute of

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Origin

From Middle English pertenen, from Old French partenir, pertenir (modern French appartenir), in turn from Latin pertineō, pertinēre.

Phrases

  • pertinently (adverb}}

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