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Synonyms of pertain

15 similar words · 3 opposite words

Another word for pertain is relate. Other synonyms of pertain are touch.

Synonyms and similar words for pertain

verbTo belong to or be connected as a part, adjunct, attribute, or accessory.

verbTo relate to, concern, or be relevant to.

verbTo apply; to be or remain in place; to continue to be applicable.

  • applyTo pertain or be relevant.

verbTo be appropriate or suitable.

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Opposite of pertain

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Meaning of pertain

  1. verb To belong to or be connected as a part, adjunct, attribute, or accessory.
  2. verb To relate to, concern, or be relevant to.
  3. verb To apply; to be or remain in place; to continue to be applicable.

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Questions about synonyms of pertain

What is another word for pertain?
Pertain has 15 synonyms on Word.ws, such as relate and touch.
What is the opposite of pertain?
The opposite of pertain is be irrelevant. Other antonyms of pertain are have no business and not concern.
What does pertain mean?
Pertain means to belong to or be connected as a part, adjunct, attribute, or accessory.

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Adapted from Wiktionary: pertain (page history and authors) and the entries of the words listed. Text available under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 license. Word.ws grouped the synonyms and antonyms by meaning and added links. Wiktionary data of 2026-09-02.

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