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pertain vs concern

concern vs pertain

pertain is not a noun while concern is a noun.

pertain and concern both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
pertain No No Yes No
concern Yes No Yes No
As verbs, pertain and concern are synonyms defined as:
  • pertain and concern: be relevant to
Other synonyms of pertain include bear on, come to, have to do with, refer, relate, touch, touch on.
pertain (noun) concern (noun)
something that interests you because it is important or affects you
something or someone that causes anxiety; a source of unhappiness
a feeling of sympathy for someone or something
an anxious feeling
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
pertain (verb) concern (verb)
be a part or attribute of be relevant to
be relevant to be on the mind of
Difference between pertain and concern

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