Antonyms for pertains

Grammar : Verb

Spell : per-teyn

Phonetic Transcription : pərˈteɪn

Definition of pertains

Origin : early 14c., from Old French partenir "to belong to" and directly from Latin pertinere "to reach, stretch; relate, have reference to; belong, be the right of; be applicable," from per- "through" (see per) + tenere "to hold" (see tenet). Related: Pertained; pertaining.

verb be relevant to

Example sentences :

We now note the following, which pertains to their business.
Extract from : « The Book of Khalid » by Ameen Rihani

I receive packets from all quarters; it pertains to my office.
Extract from : « The Diplomatic Correspondence of the American Revolution, Vol. IX » by Various

They have the same interest in all which pertains to good government.
Extract from : « The History of Woman Suffrage, Volume IV » by Various

"It pertains to heaven, not earth, my dear," said O'Gorman dryly.
Extract from : « Mary Louise in the Country » by L. Frank Baum (AKA Edith Van Dyne)

Lara thoroughly comprehends Palestine and all that pertains to it.
Extract from : « Tancred » by Benjamin Disraeli

The black mountain, pertains to the male, the blue to the female.
Extract from : « The Mountain Chant, A Navajo Ceremony » by Washington Matthews

The seventh is that of the navy and what pertains to marine works.
Extract from : « The Philippine Islands, 1493-1898 (Vol 27 of 55) » by Various

In all that pertains to the soul, and its growth and purification, there must be utmost freedom.
Extract from : « Aurelian » by William Ware

Each has mebby a score of Injuns at his heels who pertains to him personal.
Extract from : « How The Raven Died » by Alfred Henry Lewis

If it pertains to revenue and taxation, it must originate in the House of Representatives.
Extract from : « Citizenship » by Emma Guy Cromwell

Synonyms for pertains

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