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relate

[riˈleɪt]

relate Definition

  • 1to make a connection between two or more things
  • 2to tell someone about something that has happened to you or your experiences, feelings, etc.
  • 3to understand and have sympathy for someone or something

Using relate: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "relate" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    I can relate to what you're going through.

  • Example

    The article relates to the current political climate.

  • Example

    She related the story of her childhood to me.

  • Example

    The two incidents are not related to each other.

relate Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for relate

Antonyms for relate

Idioms Using relate

  • to be loyal or grateful to someone who provides for you

    Example

    He always supports his boss because he knows who feeds him.

  • to feel comfortable and natural with someone

    Example

    She related to her new coworkers like a duck to water.

  • to connect with someone emotionally or intimately

    Example

    The therapist was able to relate to her patients on a personal level.

Phrases with relate

  • to understand and have sympathy for someone or something

    Example

    I can relate to the struggles of being a student.

  • connected with or relevant to something

    Example

    The book is related to the topic we discussed in class.

  • to connect or refer to something previously mentioned

    Example

    This idea relates back to what we talked about earlier.

Origins of relate

from Latin 'relatus', meaning 'carried back'

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Summary: relate in Brief

The verb 'relate' [riˈleɪt] has three main meanings: to make a connection between two or more things, to tell someone about your experiences or feelings, and to understand and have sympathy for someone or something. It can be used in phrases like 'relate to' and 'related to,' as well as idioms like 'relate to someone like a duck to water,' which means to feel comfortable and natural with someone.

How do native speakers use this expression?