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

A word is not a crystal, transparent and unchanged; it is the skin of a living thought and may vary greatly in color and content according to the circumstances and time in which it is used.
Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr.