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| Date: | 1400-1500 |
| Language: | Latin |
| Origin: | , past participle of referre; REFER |
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re‧late S2 W1
1 [intransitive] if two things relate, they are connected in some way [= connect]: 
I don't understand how the two ideas relate.
I don't understand how the two ideas relate.2 [transitive] if you relate two different things, you show how they are connected
relate something to something The report seeks to relate the rise in crime to an increase in unemployment.
The report seeks to relate the rise in crime to an increase in unemployment.3 [transitive] formal to tell someone about events that have happened to you or to someone else
4 [intransitive] to feel that you understand someone's problem, situation etc
relate to Laurie finds it difficult to relate to children. I know he feels upset, and I can relate to that.
Laurie finds it difficult to relate to children.I know he feels upset, and I can relate to that.