pertain

//pərˈteɪn//
B2Frequency Level 11Formal
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Verb

pertainInfinitive
pertainPresent tense
pertainedPast tense
pertainedPast participle
pertainingPresent participle
pertainsThird-person singular
1

To be relevant or applicable to something; to relate to or have connection with a particular subject or matter.

This rule pertains to all employees in the company.

2

To belong to something as a part, accessory, or attribute.

The garden pertains to the main house.

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