Meaning of the word relate in English

What does relate mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

relate

US /rɪˈleɪt/

UK /rɪˈleɪt/

make or show a connection between

Example:

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I can't relate these two events.

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The study aims to relate diet to health outcomes.

Synonym:

connect associate link correlate tie in

feel sympathy or empathy for someone or something

Example:

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I can really relate to her struggles as a single mother.

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Many people relate to the character's feelings of isolation.

Synonym:

empathize sympathize understand connect with identify with

give an account of (a story or event)

Example:

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He began to relate the events of his journey.

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The witness was asked to relate what he saw.

Synonym:

narrate recount tell report describe