relate

Pronunciation: /ɹɪˈleɪt/

The English word “relate” has 8 meanings listed here.

verb

To tell in a descriptive way.
To be relevant specifically to.
To bring into a relation, association, or connection (between one thing and another).
To have a connection.
To interact.
To respond through reaction.
To identify with; to understand.
To bring back; to restore.

Etymology

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.

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