relate
verb
Definitions of relate verb
connect
- C2Transitive
to identify or demonstrate a connection between two or more items
It's important to articulate why these issues matter and how they relate to our daily routines.
Archaeologists are trying to link these artifacts to the arrival of the Vikings in the tenth century.
The formula serves to relate the variables of pressure, volume and temperature.
tell
- C2Transitiveformal
to narrate a story or recount a series of events
She narrated the sequence of events that took place last week to the police.
She related how an employee had approached her with a request for time off.
He related his experiences of being held in a prison camp at the age of 23.
understand
- TransitiveIntransitiveinformal
to understand a situation or someone's feelings due to similar experiences
I often wake up very early – I think many readers over 50 can relate to that.
I strongly related when I heard him share his struggles with anxiety.
Most people who have been through this can relate.
Phrasal Verbs of relate
- relate to something
to comprehend a circumstance or someone's emotions due to having encountered a comparable situation or similar emotions oneself
• She can relate to his struggles because she has gone through a similar situation.
- relate to someone/something
to have a connection with, or to be concerned with someone or something
• I strongly relate to the story of this movie, which is why I enjoy it so much.
- relate to someone
to comprehend someone and establish a cordial rapport with them
• She is able to relate to my situation, always making me feel there is someone who cares.