Associations to the word «Pertain»

Wiktionary

PERTAIN, verb. (intransitive) to belong
PERTAIN, verb. (intransitive) to relate, to refer, be relevant to
PERTAIN, verb. (intransitive) To apply; to be or remain in place; to continue to be applicable

Dictionary definition

PERTAIN, verb. Be relevant to; "There were lots of questions referring to her talk"; "My remark pertained to your earlier comments".
PERTAIN, verb. Be a part or attribute of.

Wise words

We cannot always control our thoughts, but we can control our words, and repetition impresses the subconscious, and we are then master of the situation.
Florence Scovel Shinn