appertain
/,æpə'tein/
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Definition
- Verb:
- To belong to or be connected with something as a rightful part or attribute: To pertain to; to be appropriate or applicable to something by nature, function, or custom.
- To relate to or concern something: To have reference or relevance to a particular matter.
Usage
The verb "appertain" is formal and is typically used to describe a logical, legal, or customary connection between things. It often appears in contexts like law, property, rights, and formal descriptions. It is commonly followed by the preposition "to."
Examples
- Verb:
- The privileges that appertain to membership in the club are clearly listed in the bylaws.
- The responsibilities appertaining to the office of president are substantial.
- This historical document and all the seals appertain to the national archive.
Advanced Usage
- "to appertain to": This is the standard construction. It is used to state that something rightfully belongs to or is associated with another thing.
- The duties appertaining to the role of a judge require impartiality.
- Used in legal or formal writing to denote inherent association.
- The easement rights appertain to the land itself, not to the current owner.
Variants and Related Words
- Pertain (verb): To belong to or be connected with. Often used interchangeably with "appertain," though "pertain" can have a slightly broader use in referring to relevance.
- The documents pertaining to the case are confidential.
- Appurtenance (noun): An accessory or other item associated with a particular activity or style of living; something that appertains.
- The garage and the garden shed are considered appurtenances to the main property.
Synonyms
- Pertain to: To be relevant or related to.
- Belong to: To be the property of or be connected with.
- Relate to: To have a connection with.
- Attach to: To be associated with or part of.
Antonyms
- Be unrelated to: To have no connection with.
- Be separate from: To exist independently of.
Related Phrases
- As appertaining to: A formal phrase meaning "concerning" or "with regard to."
- We need to review the regulations as appertaining to workplace safety.
Verb
- be a part or attribute of