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relate

re·late

US/ɹɪˈleɪt/ fairly common

verb

1.

make a logical or causal connection

  • “I cannot connect these two pieces of evidence in my mind”
  • “colligate these facts”
  • “I cannot relate these events at all”
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2.

have to do with or be relevant to

  • “There were lots of questions referring to her talk”
  • “My remark pertained to your earlier comments”
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3.

give an account of

  • “The witness related the events”
4.

be in a relationship with

  • “How are these two observations related?”
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5.

have or establish a relationship to

  • “She relates well to her peers”

Origin

From Latin relātus, perfect passive participle of referō (“carry back; report”), see -ate (verb-forming suffix). Doublet of refer. See also infer, collate and confer, delate and defer, as well as prefer and prelate among others.

Phrases

  • relate to someone

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