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pertain

/pəˈtɜːrn/ verb · British & US
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What does pertain mean?

verb

To belong or be relevant to something; to have a connection or relation to something.

Example

"The new policy will pertain to all employees, regardless of their position."

Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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