1. to show or make a connection between two or more things
2. to tell a story or give an account of events
3. to have a connection or reference to something
Usage: often used with ‘to’

Examples

• The teacher relates math concepts to real-world problems.
• She relates the story of her childhood every Christmas.
• This chapter relates to the main theme of the novel.
• I can relate to your frustration with the project.
• The evidence relates directly to the case.
• He relates well to teenagers because of his teaching experience.