appertain

verb

ˌa-pər-ˈtān How to pronounce appertain (audio)
Definition of appertainnext
1
as in to belong
to be the property of a person or group of persons the doctrine that the swath of land between the Atlantic and the Pacific naturally appertained to the United States

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2
as in to pertain
to have a relation or connection list some of the things appertaining to public health

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Recent Examples of appertain Ah, but a, b, and c above do not appertain to cancer. — John Rosemond, charlotteobserver, 11 May 2017
Recent Examples of Synonyms for appertain
  1. belong
  2. pertain
  3. relate
  4. apply
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  • Advocate for policies supporting mental health, such as flexible work arrangements, mental health days, and diversity and inclusion initiatives prioritizing equity and belonging.
    — Jasmine Browley, Essence, 9 Mar. 2025
  • Since Thursday, more than 1,000 people—including Christian minorities and Alawites, the sect to which Assad belongs—have been killed, according to the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights (SOHR) and local reports.
    — William Lambers, Newsweek, 8 Mar. 2025
Definition of belong
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  • While the content flagged for removal often pertained to minority groups and diversity months, the AP also reported that certain images were cause for confusion.
    — James Factora, Them, 7 Mar. 2025
  • One of Estée’s other favorite flowers was the calla lily, and in her memory, the front hall of the home that used to belong to Lauder’s grandparents—a home that is today used for personal holidays and events, sometimes pertaining to Estée Lauder, the company—are decorated with calla lilies.
    — Rachel Burchfield, Forbes, 7 Mar. 2025
Definition of pertain
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  • The keepers of the winter count are charged not only with recording new events but with relating the community’s history by translating the symbolized events to an oral performance.
    — Christopher T. Green, Artforum, 1 Mar. 2025
  • During the sketch, Thompson called out the fact that Darius and Murphy's Morgan, who wore a shimmery red jacket and a comically large gold medallion, seemed like they might be related.
    — Carly Tagen-Dye, People.com, 17 Feb. 2025
Definition of relate
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  • The bounce on the ends of her hair was also courtesy of the tool’s concentrator, and Coco applied Shark’s FlexFusion Straightener Attachment as the last step to lock in all that newfound volume and silk-like shine.
    — Stacia Datskovska, WWD, 3 Mar. 2025
  • Well, apparently the Kentucky distillery is continuing its altruistic streak, because starting today nonprofit organizations can apply to the 100 Bourbon Sets for 100 Charities initiative to receive some of its most valuable bottles to auction off to raise money for a series of good causes.
    — Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 3 Mar. 2025
Definition of apply

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“Appertain.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/appertain. Accessed 17 Mar. 2025.

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