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View usage for: (rɪleɪt) Word forms: 3rd person singular presenttense relates, present participle relating, past tense, past participle related1. verbIf something relates to a particular subject, it concerns that subject. Other recommendations relate to the details of how such data is stored. [VERB + to] I had papers relating to the children which we had to sign. [VERB to noun] 2. verbThe way that two things relate, or the way that one thing relates to another, is the sort of connection that exists between them. He understands building and cities, the spaces between them and how they relate toeach other. [plural-noun VERB] The course investigates how language relates to particular cultural codes. [VERB + to] He felt the need to relate his experience to that of people from different cultures. [VERB noun + to] ...a paper in which the writer tries to relate his linguistic and political views. [VERB noun] At the end, we have a sense of names, dates, and events but no sense of how theyrelate. [VERB] 3. verbIf you can relate to someone, you can understand how they feel or behave so that you are able to communicate with them or deal with them easily. He is unable to relate to other people. [VERB + to] When people are cut off from contact with others, they lose all ability to relate. [VERB] 4. verbIf you relate a story, you tell it. [formal] There were officials to whom he could relate the whole story. [VERB noun + to] She related her tale of living rough. [VERB noun] More Synonyms of relate relate in British English (rɪˈleɪt) verb1. (transitive) to tell or narrate (a story, information, etc) 2. (often foll by to) to establish association (between two or more things) or (of something) to have relation or reference (to something else) 3. (intransitive; often foll by to) to form a sympathetic or significant relationship (with other people, things, etc) Derived forms relater (reˈlater) noun Word origin C16: from Latin relātus brought back, from referre to carry back, from re- + ferre to bear; see referrelate in American English (rɪˈleɪt) verb transitiveWord forms: reˈlated or reˈlating1. to tell the story of or give an account of; narrate; recount 2. to connect or associate, as in thought or meaning; show as having to do with; show a relation between to relate theory and practice verb intransitive3. a. to have some connection or relation (to) b. to show sympathetic understanding and awareness in one's personal relationships c. to understand and sympathize or agree with someone or something: with to I can't relate to what you're saying 4. to have reference (to) Derived forms relatable (reˈlatable) adjective Word origin < L relatus, pp. of referre, to bring back: see refer Examples of 'relate' in a sentencerelate British English: relate VERBto relate to sth If something relates to a particular subject, it concerns that subject. Other recommendations relate to the details of how such data is stored. - American English: relate
- Brazilian Portuguese: relacionar-se
- Chinese: 与…有关
- European Spanish: relacionarse
- French: se rapporter
- German: sich beziehen auf
- Italian: riferirsi
- Japanese: 関係する
- Korean: ∼와 관련이 있다
- European Portuguese: relacionar-se
- Latin American Spanish: relacionarse
Chinese translation of 'relate' vi to relate to (= empathize with) - [person]
与(與) ... 交往 (yǔ ... jiāowǎng) - (= concern) [subject]
与(與) ... 有关(關) (yǔ ... yǒuguān)
vt - (= tell) [story etc] (frm)
讲(講)述 (jiǎngshù) - (= connect)
将(將) ... 联(聯)系(繫)起来(來) (jiāng ... liánxì qǐlái)
Definition to tell (a story) or describe (an event) He was relating a story he had once heard. Synonyms set forth give an account of phrasal verbSee relate to something or someoneAdditional synonymsDefinition to record in or as if in a chronicle The rise of collectivism in Britain has been chronicled by several historians. Synonyms record, tell, report, enter, relate, register, recount, set down, narrate, put on record, log, blog Definition to give an account of (something or someone) in words We asked her to describe what she had seen. Synonyms relate, tell, report, present, detail, explain, express, illustrate, set out, specify, chronicle, recount, recite, impart, narrate, set forth, give an account of, put in words Definition to list fully The report detailed the changes that would be implemented. Synonyms list, describe, relate, catalogue, portray, specify, depict, recount, rehearse, recite, narrate, delineate, enumerate, itemize, tabulate, particularizeAdditional synonymsDefinition to communicate (information or knowledge) the ability to impart knowledge and command respect Synonyms communicate, pass on, convey, tell, reveal, discover, relate, disclose, divulge, make known Definition to tell (a story) The film is a story about power, narrated by an old sailor. Synonyms tell, recount, report, detail, describe, relate, unfold, chronicle, recite, set forth Definition to put forward or submit We presented three options to the unions for discussion. Synonyms put forward, offer, suggest, raise, state, produce, introduce, advance, relate, declare, extend, pose, submit, tender, hold out, recount, expound, proffer, adduceDefinition to give a detailed account of I simply recited the names of a number of Chinese cities I knew. Synonyms recount, list, enumerate, itemize, tell, speak, detail, describe, relate, repeat, narrateDefinition to tell the story or details of He then recounted the story. Synonyms tell, report, detail, describe, relate, repeat, portray, depict, rehearse, recite, tell the story of, narrate, delineate, enumerate, give an account of Definition to practise (a play, concert, etc.) for public performance Anticipate any tough questions and rehearse your answers. Synonyms recite, practise, go over, run through, tell, list, detail, describe, review, relate, depict, spell out, recount, narrate, trot out (informal), delineate, enumerateDefinition to make a formal report on (a subject) Several newspapers reported the decision. Synonyms communicate, publish, record, announce, tell, state, air, detail, describe, note, cover, document, give an account of, relate, broadcast, post, tweet, pass on, proclaim, circulate, relay, recite, narrate, write up |