pertain meaning

pertain means to relate or be relevant to something.

pertain :

to relate, to be connected to

verb

▪ These rules pertain to all employees.

▪ These rules relate to all employees.

▪ The instructions pertain to the new software.

▪ The instructions relate to the new software.

paraphrasing

▪ concern – to relate

▪ apply – to be relevant

▪ connect – to link

▪ associate – to relate

pertain

Pronunciation

pertain [pərˈteɪn]

The stress is on the second syllable 'tain' and sounds like 'per-tain'.

Common phrases and grammar about pertain

pertain - Common meaning

verb
to relate, to be connected to

Part of Speech Changes for "pertain"

▪ pertinence (noun) – relevance or applicability

▪ pertinent (adjective) – relevant or applicable

Common Expressions with "pertain"

▪ pertain to something – relate to something

▪ pertain directly – relate directly

▪ pertain exclusively – relate exclusively

▪ pertain specifically – relate specifically

Important examples of pertain in TOEIC

Vocabulary examples from the TOEIC test

In TOEIC word questions, pertain is used to indicate relevance or connection to a subject.

▪These guidelines pertain to all team members.
▪These guidelines relate to all team members.

Example of a confusing word: retain (to keep)

▪These guidelines retain to all team members.
▪These guidelines are kept by all team members.
"Pertain" means "to relate to" or "to be relevant to," and is often used in the form "pertain to + noun." In the sentence "These guidelines pertain to all team members," it correctly indicates that the guidelines are relevant to the team members. "Retain," on the other hand, means "to keep" or "to hold on to," and does not fit the grammatical structure or meaning intended here. Saying "These guidelines retain to all team members" is grammatically incorrect and does not convey the intended meaning. Therefore, "pertain" is the correct choice.

Grammar examples from the TOEIC test

Pertain is used as a transitive verb, requiring an object to show what it relates to.

▪These policies pertain to international transactions.
▪These policies relate to international transactions.

pertain

Idioms and fixed expressions in TOEIC

pertain to

'relate to', used when discussing specific subjects or topics.

▪The new regulations pertain to data security.
▪The new regulations relate to data security.

speak to the core

means 'relate directly to the main point'.

▪Your comments speak to the core of the issue.
▪Your comments relate directly to the main issue.

Differences between similar words and pertain

pertain

,

relate

differences

Pertain is used to show a direct relationship or relevance, while relate can be broader in connection.

pertain
▪These rules pertain to all employees.
▪These rules relate to all employees.
relate
▪concern

pertain

,

relate makes a broader connection, whereas concern is more specific to being about something.

differences

Pertain specifically indicates a direct relevance, while relate can imply any kind of connection.

pertain
▪The guidelines pertain to safety measures.
▪The guidelines are about safety measures.
relate makes a broader connection, whereas concern is more specific to being about something.
▪The guidelines concern safety measures.
▪The guidelines are about safety measures.

Words with the same origin as pertain

The origin of pertain

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