- present tense form of pertain (3rd person singular).
pertains
Americanverb
Etymology
Origin of pertains
Example Sentences
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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
The 100% tariff rate pertains specifically to patented pharmaceuticals, not generics.
From Barron's • Apr. 2, 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
“A technicality. It pertains to both of us. Look inside.”
From "The Bletchley Riddle" by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin
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