Relate
verb
To tell or describe something, such as a story or event.
She related the whole adventure to us.
Often appears as...
- relate a story
- relate an experience
verb
To find a connection or similarity between two or more things.
I can't relate his actions with his words.
Often appears as...
- relate to something
- relate with him
verb
To feel that you understand someone or something.
I deeply related to your feelings.
Often appears as...
- relate to feelings
- relate to someone's experience
verb
To be relevant or connected to something.
How does this relate to the previous discussion?
Often appears as...
- relate to a topic
- relate to a discussion
Usage tips
Academic
verb
To tell or describe something, such as a story or event.
She related the whole adventure to us.
Often appears as...
- relate a story
- relate an experience
verb
To find a connection or similarity between two or more things.
I can't relate his actions with his words.
Often appears as...
- relate to something
- relate with him
verb
To feel that you understand someone or something.
I deeply related to your feelings.
Often appears as...
- relate to feelings
- relate to someone's experience
verb
To be relevant or connected to something.
How does this relate to the previous discussion?
Often appears as...
- relate to a topic
- relate to a discussion
Usage tips
Academic
Definition 1 of 4
Pro Tip 1/2Storytelling Verb
Use 'relate' to introduce personal or historical accounts in a detailed way.
He related his experiences during the war with such clarity.
Pro Tip 2/2Beyond Facts
'Relate' often indicates sharing with emotions or opinions, not just events.
She related her journey with a mix of joy and sadness.
Pro Tip 1/2Storytelling Verb
Use 'relate' to introduce personal or historical accounts in a detailed way.
He related his experiences during the war with such clarity.
Pro Tip 2/2Beyond Facts
'Relate' often indicates sharing with emotions or opinions, not just events.
She related her journey with a mix of joy and sadness.
Pro Tip 1/2Storytelling Verb
Use 'relate' to introduce personal or historical accounts in a detailed way.
He related his experiences during the war with such clarity.
Pro Tip 2/2Beyond Facts
'Relate' often indicates sharing with emotions or opinions, not just events.
She related her journey with a mix of joy and sadness.
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Your body language may...
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American Speaker
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Neil deGrasse Tyson
American Scientist
It's always interesting just to see how the human mind is relating to the natural universe, and what we try to make of it just so we can believe we understand what's going on.
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Paulo Coelho
Brazilian Novelist
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Dwayne Johnson
American Actor
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John C. Maxwell
American Clergyman
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Tyler Perry
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Lady Gaga
American Singer
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Lewis Hamilton
British Driver
I relate my life a lot to 'Cool Runnings,' the movie.
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Gerard Butler
Scottish Actor
I always find stuff in my characters to relate to.
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Kartik Aaryan
Indian Actor
All my characters have been relatable.
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Deepak Chopra
American Speaker
Our most important task is to transform our consciousness so that violence is no longer an option for us in our personal lives, that understanding that a world of peace is possible only if we relate to each other as peaceful beings, one individual at a time.
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Neil deGrasse Tyson
American Scientist
It's always interesting just to see how the human mind is relating to the natural universe, and what we try to make of it just so we can believe we understand what's going on.
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Paulo Coelho
Brazilian Novelist
Of course, to have money is just great because you can do what you think is important to you. I always was a rich person because money's not related to happiness.
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Dwayne Johnson
American Actor
When a family film is done well, there's a character that every member of the audience can relate to. I want to be one of those guys.
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John C. Maxwell
American Clergyman
Leaders must be close enough to relate to others, but far enough ahead to motivate them.
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Tyler Perry
American Actor
People see truth in my films. That's what they react to, and that's what they relate to.
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Lady Gaga
American Singer
I don't like celebrities; I don't hang out with them; I don't relate to that life.
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Lewis Hamilton
British Driver
I relate my life a lot to 'Cool Runnings,' the movie.
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Gerard Butler
Scottish Actor
I always find stuff in my characters to relate to.
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Kartik Aaryan
Indian Actor
All my characters have been relatable.
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