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to pertain
01
to be applicable, connected, or relevant to a particular subject, circumstance, or situation
Transitive: to pertain to a subject or situation
Grammatical Information
Composition
Simple
State verb
Regular
Present tense
pertain
3rd person singular
pertains
Present participle
pertaining
Past simple
pertained
Past participle
pertained
Examples
In the context of the discussion, please only raise questions that pertain to the current agenda.
02
to be a component, aspect, or characteristic that belongs to or is associated with a particular entity or category
Transitive: to pertain to an entity or category
Examples
The qualities of honesty and integrity highly pertain to the ethical standards expected in this profession.
