Pertain – Connected with, related or belonging to
(Pronounced per-tayn)
To remember the definition of the word pertain, use the following mnemonic:
The purring container (pertain) belonged to the purring cat.
Examples of pertain in a sentence
I'm afraid that your remark does not pertain to the question.
I will pertain only to matters of grave importance in this meeting.
Those laws no longer pertain.