relate meaning and definition

RELATE verb

Definition of relate (verb)

1. make a logical or causal connection
   • "I cannot connect these two pieces of evidence in my mind"; "colligate these facts"; "I cannot relate these events at all"
   • synonyms: associate, colligate, connect, link, link up, tie in
   • antonym: decouple
2. be relevant to
   • "There were lots of questions referring to her talk"; "My remark pertained to your earlier comments"
   • synonyms: bear on, come to, concern, have-to doe with, pertain, refer, touch, touch on
3. give an account of
   • "The witness related the events"
4. be in a relationship with
   • "How are these two observations related?"
   • synonyms: interrelate
5. have or establish a relationship to
   • "She relates well to her peers"