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pertain

Consist vs Pertain - What's the difference?

consist | pertain |


In lang=en terms the difference between consist and pertain

is that consist is to be composed, formed, or made up (of) while pertain is to relate, to refer, be relevant to.

As verbs the difference between consist and pertain

is that consist is (obsolete|intransitive) to exist, to be while pertain is to belong.

As a noun consist

is (rail transport) a lineup or sequence of railroad carriages or cars, with or without a locomotive, that form a unit.

Pertain vs Connect - What's the difference?

pertain | connect |


As verbs the difference between pertain and connect

is that pertain is to belong while connect is (of an object) to join (to another object): to attach, or to be intended to attach or capable of attaching, to another object.

Of vs Pertain - What's the difference?

of | pertain |


As a conjunction of

is (subordinating ) whether, if.

As a verb pertain is

to belong.

Detain vs Pertain - What's the difference?

detain | pertain |


In lang=en terms the difference between detain and pertain

is that detain is to keep back or from; to withhold while pertain is to relate, to refer, be relevant to.

As verbs the difference between detain and pertain

is that detain is keep (someone) from proceeding by holding them back or making claims on their attention while pertain is to belong.

Pertain vs Comprise - What's the difference?

pertain | comprise |


As verbs the difference between pertain and comprise

is that pertain is to belong while comprise is to be made up of; to consist of (especially a comprehensive list of parts).

Akin vs Pertain - What's the difference?

akin | pertain |


As an adjective akin

is (of persons) of the same kin; related by blood.

As a verb pertain is

to belong.

Recover vs Pertain - What's the difference?

recover | pertain |


In lang=en terms the difference between recover and pertain

is that recover is to regain one's composure, balance etc while pertain is to relate, to refer, be relevant to.

As verbs the difference between recover and pertain

is that recover is to get back, regain (a physical thing lost etc) or recover can be to cover again while pertain is to belong.

As a noun recover

is (label) recovery.

Pertain vs Referring - What's the difference?

pertain | referring |


As verbs the difference between pertain and referring

is that pertain is to belong while referring is .

Pertain vs Undefined - What's the difference?

pertain | undefined |


As a verb pertain

is to belong.

As an adjective undefined is

lacking a definition or value.

Adapt vs Pertain - What's the difference?

adapt | pertain |


In lang=en terms the difference between adapt and pertain

is that adapt is to change oneself so as to be adapted while pertain is to relate, to refer, be relevant to.

As verbs the difference between adapt and pertain

is that adapt is to make suitable; to make to correspond; to fit or suit; to proportion while pertain is to belong.

As an adjective adapt

is adapted; fit; suited; suitable.

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