pertain

pertain(
puhr
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teyn
)
An intransitive verb is one that does not require a direct object (e.g., The man sneezed.).
intransitive verb
a. concernir a
One of my colleagues always brings up topics that don't pertain to the purpose of the meeting.Uno de mis colegas siempre saca temas que no conciernen al propósito de la reunión.
b. estar relacionado con
This new training pertains to issues of preventive health.Este nuevo entrenamiento está relacionado con temas de salud preventiva.
2.
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).
(formal)
(to be part of; used with "to")
a. pertenecer a
All beneficiaries of the amnesty must pertain to previously approved groups.Todos los beneficiarios de la amnistía deben pertenecer a grupos previamente aprobados.
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