A reward has been offered for information pertaining to the incident.
Source: tatoeba (47236)
Pertaining
/pɚˈteɪnɪŋ/
Synonyms for "pertaining" (53 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (11)
Noun(2 words)
accroidesadjective of relation
Verb(1 words)
Strong matches (16)
Verb(4 words)
Noun(3 words)
Preposition(1 words)
concerning issues
Related words (26)
correlativeen rapportgermanein pointinvolvinglinkingmaterialpertinentproportionableproportionalproportionatereferablereferringrelatingrelationalrelativerelevantsympatheticto the pointto the purpose
Preposition(1 words)
in a civilized manner
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: a propos, accroides, ad rem, adjective of relation, admissible.
- Sentence evidence is available for pertaining, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from moby, derived_reverse, opengloss.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "pertaining".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "pertaining"
Keep "pertaining" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "pertaining" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "pertaining", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "pertaining" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
5 entriesMore specific
9 entriesapply tobe included inbe relevantbudget relatedclimate relatedconcernfall underlie withinpolicy related
Collocations
11 entriesbudget relatedclimate relatedpertaining articlepertaining clausepertaining regulationpertaining sectionpertaining topertaining to datapertaining to policypertaining topicpolicy related
Inflections
4 entriesDerivations
3 entriesSample sentences
7 total sentences available.
‘Creole’ means pertaining to people who are descended from a mixed European and African background, especially in the Caribbean islands, and their culture and cuisine, or the languages of these people or of others.
Source: tatoeba (5312832)
And for that thou didst see the second time a dream pertaining to the same thing: it is a token of the certainty, and that the word of God cometh to pass, and is fulfilled speedily.
Source: tatoeba (7882985)
Maybe my favourite spot in Paris is the gigantic Louvre Museum. If I lived in Paris, I would get an annual membership card. Another Paris favourite is the booksellers of used and antiquarian books along the banks of the Seine and at the various flea markets. Paris vaguely reminds me of some obscure sci-fi stories that I have read pertaining to an old city.
Source: tatoeba (11018104)
Showing 4 of 7 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "pertaining"?
Closest matches include a propos, accroides, ad rem, adjective of relation, admissible.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "pertaining"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.