- present tense form of pertain (3rd person singular).
pertains
Americanverb
Etymology
Origin of pertains
Example Sentences
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Gambetta emphasized that the announcement purely pertains to research, as the real challenge lies in producing chips at scale.
From Barron's ● Jun. 25, 2026
The elegiac tone of “Liberty Valance” pertains to both its subject and its cinematic era, as it came amid the final fading of classic Hollywood.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 24, 2026
An aspect that’s similar between Bertei’s accounts and Andy Beta’s storytelling about Alice Coltrane is that Bertei is unflinchingly honest but does not offer judgment unless it pertains to herself.
From Salon ● Apr. 14, 2026
This pertains mostly to business owners, but it also could apply to homeowners or to freelancers who use a car or other equipment.
From MarketWatch ● Mar. 23, 2026
Select loose, upbeat, uplifting music, or music that pertains in some way to the course or topic that day.
From "Music and the Child" by Natalie Sarrazin
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