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Meaning of appertain
The primary meaning of the word "appertain" is to belong or relate to something.
Etymology of appertain
The word "appertain" originates from the Old French word "apartenir", which is derived from the Latin words "ad" (meaning "to" or "at") and "partenire" or "appartenire" (meaning "to belong to")
Historically, the word has been used in English since the 15th century to describe a relationship of belonging or connection between things or people
Synonyms
Definitions
- To belong to or be associated with something, typically as a necessary part or adjunct
- * To be a rightful or proper part of something
- * To be the property or possession of someone
Usage Examples
- The responsibilities appertain to the manager of the department
- * The rights appertain to the shareholders of the company
- * The benefits appertain to the members of the organization
Antonyms
exclude
omit
dismiss
reject
repudiate
renounce
abandon
desert
forsake
relinquish
surrender
cede
yield
waive
forfeit
separate
detach
disconnect
isolate
disassociate
dissociate
unconnect
disjoin
severed
disconnected
unrelated
unconnected
independent
separate
distinct