pertain
/pɚˈteɪn/ verb C1- To belong to or be connected as a part, adjunct, attribute, or accessory. · That spare wheel pertains to this car.
- To relate to, concern, or be relevant to. · That question doesn't pertain to the topic, so I'm not going to answer it.
- To apply; to be or remain in place; to continue to be applicable.
- To be appropriate or suitable.
He/she/it pertains · Past pertained · Past participle pertained · -ing form pertaining
Verb forms
- Base form
- pertain
- He/she/it
- pertains
- Past
- pertained
- Past participle
- pertained
- -ing form
- pertaining
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