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

Wisdom does not show itself so much in precept as in life - in firmness of mind and a mastery of appetite. It teaches us to do, as well as talk, and to make our words and actions all of a color.
Lucius Annaeus Seneca