verb “relate”
infinitive relate; he relates; past tense related; past part. related; ger. relating
- to show an association (between two or more things)
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The study aimed to relate dietary habits to overall health outcomes in the population.
- (followed by "to") to have a connection
The symptoms she described relate directly to a vitamin D deficiency.
- to feel understanding or empathy towards someone or something
She related to the character in the book because they both had grown up in small towns.
- to narrate (something)
She related her adventures in Spain with such enthusiasm that we all wanted to visit.