Associations to the word «Pertain»

Wiktionary

PERTAIN, verb. (intransitive) to belong
PERTAIN, verb. (intransitive) to relate, to refer, be relevant to
PERTAIN, verb. (intransitive) To apply; to be or remain in place; to continue to be applicable

Dictionary definition

PERTAIN, verb. Be relevant to; "There were lots of questions referring to her talk"; "My remark pertained to your earlier comments".
PERTAIN, verb. Be a part or attribute of.

Wise words

It is better wither to be silent, or to say things of more value than silence. Sooner throw a pearl at hazard than an idle or useless word; and do not say a little in many words, but a great deal in a few.
Pythagoras