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Synonyms
re·late (rĭ-lāt́)

[Obsolete French relater, from Old French, from Latin relātus past participle of referre, re-, re-, + lātus, brought.]

verb: -lat·ed, -lat·ing, -lates. 

transitive verb 

  1. To narrate or tell. See synonyms at describe
  2. To bring into or link in logical or natural association. See synonyms at join
  3. To establish or demonstrate a connection between.

intransitive verb 

  1. To have connection, relation, or reference: The symbols relate to an earlier system.
  2. To have or establish a reciprocal relationship; interact: She doesn't relate well to her peers.
  3. To react in response, especially favorably: I just can't relate to these new fashions.

derivatives

re·lat́a·ble
adjective
re·lat́er
noun