relate vs pertain

relate and pertain both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
relate	No	No	Yes	No
pertain	No	No	Yes	No

As verbs, relate and pertain are synonyms defined as:

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

relate (verb)	pertain (verb)
make a logical or causal connection	be a part or attribute of
give an account of; narrate	be relevant to
have or establish a relationship to
be relevant to
be in a relationship with