Definitions

pertains

[per-teynz] / pərˈteɪnz /

VERB

be relevant to

Synonyms

STRONGEST

apply refer relate

STRONG

affect appertain associate befit belong combine concern connect join regard touch vest

WEAK

be appropriate be part of be pertinent bear on inhere with

Antonyms

STRONG

disconnect disjoin divide part separate

Example Sentences

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Transportation Department has a good guide to seeing what you might be entitled to as it pertains to each individual airline’s rules.

From MarketWatch

What do you think the nation should be taking away from your election … especially as it pertains to appealing to voters?

From Salon

But as it pertains to Ohtani and this current Dodgers season, only one question really matters:

From Los Angeles Times

The contents of the leaked chat revealed a Trump administration that is internally divided on matters of foreign policy — in particular as it pertains to Iran and its regional proxies, such as the Houthis.

From Los Angeles Times

In her request, filed Friday and reviewed by The Times, Fulton indicates the dismissal pertains to only Cage “and as to no other defendant.”

From Los Angeles Times