Pertain to

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verb

To be related, linked, or associated with something or someone.

The regulations pertain to all businesses in the city.
Visual representation of "pertain to" - To be related, linked, or associated with something or someone.

Often appears as...

  • pertain to rules
  • pertain to regulations
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Context Matters

Understand the wider context to see how 'pertain to' connects subjects within a discussion.

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The rules that pertain to student conduct may differ from those for staff.
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Subject Link

'Pertain to' often introduces the specific subject that is being linked or related.

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The data we're analyzing pertains to the recent climate changes.
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Association Clarity

Use 'pertain to' to clarify the exact association between subjects for better understanding.

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The complaints pertain to customer service, not product quality.
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