verb (past tense/past participle) as in strong fondness

Word Combinations

Example:The rules pertained to all employees in the company.

Definition:indicates a connection or relation with a specific person, place, or thing.

From pertained to

Example:The information pertained with historical events of the era.

Definition:indicates a connection or relation with a specific person, place, or thing. Often used in British English.

From pertained with

Example:These regulations pertained in the economic policies during that period.

Definition:indicates a connection to a specific context or situation.

From pertained in