Definitions for relate

Definitions for (verb) relate

Main entry: associate, colligate, link, link up, tie in, connect, relate

Definition: make a logical or causal connection

Usage: I cannot connect these two pieces of evidence in my mind; colligate these facts; I cannot relate these events at all


Main entry: relate

Definition: give an account of

Usage: The witness related the events


Main entry: relate

Definition: have or establish a relationship to

Usage: She relates well to her peers


Main entry: concern, bear on, come to, refer, relate, touch, touch on, have-to doe with, pertain

Definition: be relevant to

Usage: There were lots of questions referring to her talk; My remark pertained to your earlier comments


Main entry: relate, interrelate

Definition: be in a relationship with

Usage: How are these two observations related?


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