relate

CEFRA2

/ɹɪˈleɪt/

verb

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In plain English

  1. 01

    verb

    To show or describe a connection between things.

  2. 02

    verb

    To understand and share someone else's feelings or experience.

Examples

  • I found it difficult to relate the two ideas in my mind.

  • I see no reason why he doesn't relate to the firm.

At a glance

Sits at A2 on the CEFR scale

Senses
5
Parts of speech
1
Citations
3
Synonyms
5

Also pronounced

  • /ɹiˈleɪt/

Deep Dive

verb

Extra meanings

  1. To be relevant specifically to.

  2. To bring into a relation, association, or connection (between one thing and another).

  3. To tell in a descriptive way.

More examples

In context

  • It is difficult to relate to someone who has different values from you.

  • Please relate the circumstances of your journey here today.

  • These regulations relate only to exported goods.

Synonyms

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Origin

verb

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.