- perˈtain to sth
- phrasal verb
formalto be directly related to something
Dictionary for writing and speaking English. 2014.
perˈtain to sth
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pertain to something — perˈtain to sth/sb derived (formal) to be connected with sth/sb • the laws pertaining to adoption Main entry: ↑pertainderived … Useful english dictionary
pertain to somebody — perˈtain to sth/sb derived (formal) to be connected with sth/sb • the laws pertaining to adoption Main entry: ↑pertainderived … Useful english dictionary
pertain — per|tain [pəˈteın US pər ] v pertain to [pertain to sth] phr v [Date: 1300 1400; : Old French; Origin: partenir, from Latin pertinere] formal to relate directly to something ▪ legislation pertaining to employment rights … Dictionary of contemporary English
appertain — ap|per|tain [ˌæpəˈteın US ər ] v appertain to [appertain to sth] phr v [Date: 1300 1400; : Old French; Origin: apartenir, from Late Latin appertinere, from Latin ad to + pertinere ( PERTAIN)] to belong to or concern something ▪ A monthly forum… … Dictionary of contemporary English
