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relates

Pronunciation: [rɪˈleɪts]

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Learn how to use relates in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “relationship”

(verb) to show how things are connected or to describe how one thing is linked to another. It’s like explaining how your homework relates to what you learned in class.

Example

The story relates to my life because it shares similar experiences.

Example

The article didn’t relate to the topic we were discussing in class.

Example

How does your favorite book relate to the movie adaptation?

Context: “information sharing”

(verb) to tell someone about something or to give information. It's similar to when you relate a funny story to your friends.

Example

She relates her travel experiences to her family during dinner.

Example

He did not relate his new ideas to anyone, so nobody knew what he was thinking.

Example

Can you relate your experience with that project?

How to pronounce relates

Pronunciation: [rɪˈleɪts]

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