go for vs pertain

go for and pertain both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
go for	No	No	Yes	No
pertain	No	No	Yes	No

As verbs, pertain is a hypernym of go for; that is, pertain is a word with a broader meaning than go for:

Other hypernyms of go for include bear on, come to, concern, have to do with, refer, relate, touch, touch on.

go for (verb)	pertain (verb)
intend with some possibility of fulfilment	be a part or attribute of
give an affirmative reply to; respond favorably to	be relevant to
make an attempt at achieving something
have a fancy or particular liking or desire for
be pertinent or relevant or applicable