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per·tain    Audio Help   [per-teyn] Pronunciation Key
–verb (used without object)
1.to have reference or relation; relate: documents pertaining to the lawsuit.
2.to belong or be connected as a part, adjunct, possession, or attribute.
3.to belong properly or fittingly; be appropriate.
[Origin: 1300–50; ME pertenen, partenen, perteinen < MF partein-, tonic s. of partenir < L pertinére to be applicable, lit., to hold through, reach, equiv. to per- per- + -tinére, comb. form of tenére to hold]
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  Synonym Collection v1.1Cite This Source
Main Entry:  pertain
Part of Speech:  verb
Synonyms:  appertain, apply, associate, befall, belong, concern, connect, refer, regard, relate, touch
Source:  Synonym Collection v1.1
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  Roget's II: The New ThesaurusCite This Source
Main Entry:  apply
Part of Speech:  verb
Definition:  To be pertinent.
Synonyms:  appertain, bear on, concern, refer, relate
Idioms:  have a bearing on, have to do with
Source:  Roget's II: The New Thesaurus, Third Edition
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