Definition of Pertain
Pertain
per·tain
Definition/Meaning
(verb)
to be related, associated or connected to;
e.g. From the library, I checked out a lot of books pertaining to the area of my research.
(verb)
to belong as an attribute;
e.g. The irreversible damage pertaining to the tornado.
(verb)
to belong as a duty;
e.g. There are many important rights and duties that pertain to motherhood.
(verb)
to be appropriate;
e.g. Which protocol pertains to this kind of emergency situation?
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