relate (B1)
verb
Pronunciation: /rɪˈleɪt/
Definition
To connect or associate two or more things in a logical or meaningful way.
Examples
She struggled to relate her feelings to her therapist.
Can you relate the historical events to current political situations?
The study aims to relate exercise levels to overall health outcomes.
How to Use relate
- relate to (prepositional phrase)
- To understand and share the feelings of another person. — "It's easy to relate to the main character's struggles."
- relate to (prepositional phrase)
- To have a connection or be relevant to something. — "The new policy will relate to all employees."
- relate something to something (collocation)
- To connect or associate one thing with another. — "The teacher related the lesson to real-world examples."
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