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relate

Pronunciation: [rɪˈleɪt]

Word

Learn how to use relate in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “relationship”

(verb) to show or explain how things are connected to each other. This means you can find similarities or connections between people, events, or ideas.

Example

She can relate her story to what happened last year, showing how both events are similar.

Example

He couldn't relate to the movie at all because it was about something very different from his life.

Example

Can you relate your experiences to what I just told you?

Context: “understanding”

(verb) to understand someone’s feelings or experiences because you have had similar ones. It means you can feel for someone else because you've been through something like that.

Example

I can really relate to how she feels about moving to a new school.

Example

He cannot relate to their struggles since he has never faced anything like it.

Example

Do you relate to how your friend feels right now?

Context: “telling stories”

(verb) to tell someone about something in a way that makes it understandable. It is like explaining a story or situation so that your listener can follow along.

Example

He likes to relate interesting facts about animals during his talks.

Example

She struggled to relate the story clearly, and many people got confused.

Example

Can you relate what happened during the trip?

How to pronounce relate

Pronunciation: [rɪˈleɪt]

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