Relate

/ɹɪˈleɪt/ · verb

Meaning

(transitive) To tell in a descriptive way..

Definitions by Sense

1. (transitive) To tell in a descriptive way.
2. (transitive) To bring into a relation, association, or connection (between one thing and another).
3. (intransitive) To have a connection.
4. (intransitive, jargon) To interact.
5. (intransitive) To respond through reaction.
6. (intransitive) To identify with; to understand. [with to]
7. (obsolete) To bring back; to restore.

Example Sentences

The captain related an old yarn.

Please relate the circumstances of your journey here today.

The use of video made it possible to relate the talk to the answers given to particular problems in the test. With this research design it was possible to relate changes in test score measures to changes in linguistic features[…]

The patterns on the screen relate to the pitch and volume of the music being played.

Children who find it hard to relate end up being inadequately socialized.

'Men' and 'women' are separate and incomplete identities forced to relate in prescribed patterns.

I find it difficult to relate to others because I'm extremely introverted.

Abate your zealous haste, till morrow next again / Both light of heaven and strength of men relate.

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