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relate verb (related, relating) 1 to tell or narrate (a story, anecdote, etc). 2 (usually relate one thing to or with another) to show or form a connection or relationship between facts, events, etc • related his unhappiness to a deprived childhood. 3 intrans, law said of a decision, etc: to date back in application; to be valid from a date earlier than that on which it was made. relatable adj.
ETYMOLOGY: 16c: from Latin referre, relatum to bring back.
relate to someone colloq 1 to get on well with them. 2 to react favourably or sympthetically to them. relate to something 1 to be about it or concerned with it • I have information that relates to their activities. 2 to be able to understand it or show some empathy towards it • I can relate to her angry response. 3 (also relate with something) to have or form a connection or relationship with it • crime relates to poverty. |
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