Pertain
Translation- Pertain
- Pertain Per*tain", v. i. [imp. & p. p. {Pertained}; p. pr. &
vb. n. {Pertaining}.] [OE. partenen, OF. partenir, fr. L.
pertinere to stretch out, reach, pertain; per + tenere to
hold, keep. See {Per-}, and {Tenable}, and cf. {Appertain},
{Pertinent}.]
1. To belong; to have connection with, or dependence on,
something, as an appurtenance, attribute, etc.; to
appertain; as, saltness pertains to the ocean; flowers
pertain to plant life.
[1913 Webster]
Men hate those who affect that honor by ambition which pertaineth not to them. --Hayward. [1913 Webster]
2. To have relation or reference to something. [1913 Webster]
These words pertain unto us at this time as they pertained to them at their time. --Latimer. [1913 Webster]
The Collaborative International Dictionary of English. 2000.
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pertain — 1> (to) книж. относиться, принадлежать; иметь отношение (к чему л.); подлежать (чему л.) Ex: this does not pertain to my office это не входит в мою компетенцию Ex: duties that pertain to motherhood обязанности, налагаемые материнством 2> (to)… … Новый большой англо-русский словарь
Pertain — Saltar a navegación, búsqueda Pertain País … Wikipedia Español
pertain — v.; book. 1) принадлежать, иметь отношение (к чему л.) (to); Theseare all the grounds pertaining to the castle. What proofs do you havepertaining to the case? 2) быть свойственным 3) подходить, подобать; This isnot the kind of behaviour… … Англо-русский словарь Мюллера
Pertain — 49° 48′ 42″ N 2° 52′ 11″ E / 49.8117, 2.8697 … Wikipédia en Français
Pertain — French commune|name= Pertain x = 142 y = 42 region= departement= arrondissement=Péronne canton=Canton de Nesle insee=80621 cp=80320 maire=M. Régis Nuttens mandat=2001 2008 intercomm=Communauté de communes de Haute Picardie alt moy=100 m alt… … Wikipedia
pertain — intransitive verb Etymology: Middle English perteinen, from Anglo French partenir, purteiner, from Latin pertinēre to reach to, belong, from per through + tenēre to hold more at thin Date: 14th century 1. a. (1) to belong as a part, member,… … New Collegiate Dictionary
pertain — pə:ˈteɪn гл.; книж. 1) а) принадлежать These are all the grounds pertaining to the castle. ≈ Это все земли, принадлежащие крепости. Syn : belong б) относиться, иметь отношение (to к чему л.) (to) What proofs do you have pertainin … Большой англо-русский и русско-английский словарь
pertain — /peuhr tayn /, v.i. 1. to have reference or relation; relate: documents pertaining to the lawsuit. 2. to belong or be connected as a part, adjunct, possession, or attribute. 3. to belong properly or fittingly; be appropriate. [1300 50; ME… … Universalium
pertain — 1) принадлежать 2) иметь отношение … Англо-русский технический словарь
pertain — verb a) To belong. b) To relate, to refer. Syn: appertain Ant: irrelevant … Wiktionary
