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pertain

verb

be a part or attribute of

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Word Facts

Word length
7
Starts with
P
Ends with
N
Contains
ER
Scrabble score
9
Database source
OEWN 2025 Core

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Pronunciation

pɚˈteɪn

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Meaning

Definitions

verb

  1. be a part or attribute of

verb

  1. be relevant to

    “There were lots of questions referring to her talk”

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Example Sentences

There were lots of questions referring to her talk
My remark pertained to your earlier comments

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