Tikibu: pronunciation dictionary with use examples

Word: pertain
IPA transcription: [pɚt'eɪn]
verb meaning of the word
  • Synonyms: refer, pertain, relate, concern, come_to, bear_on, touch, touch_on, have-to_doe_with
    Meaning: be relevant to; "There were lots of questions referring to her talk"; "My remark pertained to your earlier comments"
  • Synonyms: pertain, appertain
    Meaning: be a part or attribute of
Usage examples
  • Georgiana had viewed the right to enjoy perfect liberty as one of those inherent and inalienable rights which pertain to the whole human race, and of which they can never be divested, except by an act of gross injustice.