1. to tell or describe something
2. to have a connection or relationship with something
3. to understand and feel sympathy for someone or something

Examples

• She related the events of her trip to her friends.
• The witness related what he had seen to the police.
• These symptoms may relate to your recent stress.
• I can relate to your feelings about starting a new job.
• The two incidents don’t seem to relate to each other.
• Many students can relate to the main character in the novel.
• The teacher related the lesson to real-world examples.