appertain

intransitive-verb
UK: /ˌæpəˈteɪn/
US: /ˌæpərˈteɪn/

  1. To belong or relate to someone or something.

    1. This document does appertain to your case. [ ] [ ]
    2. The rights that appertain to citizens need protection from government overreach. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

belong apply relate pertain concern refer
appertain verb

  1. To have a connection with something; to be relevant.

    1. These rules appertain to all members. [ ] [ ]
    2. The evidence did not appertain directly to the matter at hand at trial. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "appertain" is /ˌæpəˈteɪn/ in British English and /ˌæpərˈteɪn/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "appertain": belong, apply, relate, pertain, concern, refer.

Example usage of "appertain": "This document does appertain to your case.". More examples on the page.