The meaning of PERTAIN is to belong as a part, member, accessory, or product. How to use pertain in a sentence. Did you know?

PERTAIN definition: to have reference or relation; relate. See examples of pertain used in a sentence.

Definition of pertain verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

3 meanings: 1. to have reference, relation, or relevance 2. to be appropriate 3. to belong (to) or be a part (of); be an.... Click for more definitions.

1. To have reference or relevance; relate: evidence that pertains to the accident. 2. To belong as an adjunct, part, holding, or quality: skills that pertain to engineering. 3. To be fitting or …

(Definition of pertain to something from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)

Dec 14, 2025 · pertain (third-person singular simple present pertains, present participle pertaining, simple past and past participle pertained) That spare wheel pertains to this car. That question …