relate to
US /rɪˈleɪt tuː/
UK /rɪˈleɪt tuː/
1.
to understand and feel sympathy for someone or something
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I can really relate to her struggles as a single parent.
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Many people relate to the themes in his music.
2.
to be connected with something or someone in some way
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How does this evidence relate to the crime?
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The new policy doesn't relate to our department.