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pertain

Posted on July 10, 2023July 7, 2023 by Wordsmyth

intransitive verb

to relate or refer to something; have to do with.
The captain knows everything that pertains to the operation of the ship.
My question pertains to the speaker’s first point.
This matter doesn’t pertain to you, so I’ll ask you to please leave the room.
Please bring all the documents that pertain to the case.

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