Synonyms & related words for pertain

Find synonyms, related words, and the definition of pertain — including appertain, relate, concern, affect, befit, include. Dendril is a free visual thesaurus that shows them on an interactive map where stronger matches sit closer to the center — no signup, no ads.

Words related to pertain

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Synonyms for pertain

Common synonyms for pertain include appertain, relate, concern, affect, befit, include — words that share a close meaning. Hover or tap any word on the map for its definition and part of speech.

Where does pertain come from?

The word pertain breaks down into one root of Latin origin: the root -tain, from Latin teneo (“hold”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.