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pertains
[/pərˈteɪnz/]
verb
pertence
1.
To be relevant or applicable to something; to relate to or concern
This rule pertains to all employees.
Esta regra pertence a todos os funcionários.
2.
To belong to something as a part or accessory
The documents that pertain to the case are in the archive.
Os documentos que pertencem ao caso estão no arquivo.
Synonyms
relates
concerns
applies
belongs
refers
Antonyms
excludes
disconnects
separates
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
pertence
Most common usage in Brazilian Portuguese
Rio de Janeiro
pertence
Standard usage, same as general Brazilian
São Paulo
pertence
Standard usage, same as general Brazilian
Portugal
respeita
Alternative usage meaning 'concerns' or 'regards'; pertence also used
Related Idioms & Phrases
as pertains to
pertains to the matter at hand
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