pertain
- (intransitive) To belong to or be connected as a part, adjunct, attribute, or accessory.
- (intransitive) To relate to, concern, or be relevant to.
- (intransitive) To apply; to be or remain in place; to continue to be applicable.
- To be appropriate or suitable.
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Pronounced as (IPA)
/pɚˈteɪn/
Etymology
In summary
From Middle English pertenen, from Old French partenir, pertenir (modern French appartenir), in turn from Latin pertineō, pertinēre.
belong to
have-to doe with
have reference
be suitable
pertain to
be appropriate
reside in
part of
ralate
dotyczyć
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