relate
//ɹɪˈleɪt//
formalForms
- present (v1)
- relate
- past (v2)
- related
- past participle (v3)
- related
- present participle
- relating
- 3rd person singular
- relates
Definitions
1.To tell in a descriptive way.
- The captain related an old yarn.
- Please relate the circumstances of your journey here today.
2.To be relevant specifically to.
- These regulations relate only to exported goods.
3.To bring into a relation, association, or connection (between one thing and another).
4.To have a connection.
- The patterns on the screen relate to the pitch and volume of the music being played.
Frequency
Overall
Common· #1038
By learning goal
- Everyday conversation
- Rare
- General reading & writing
- Common
- Academic
- Common
- Literature
- Rare
Related words
Etymology
From Latin relātus, perfect passive participle of referō (“carry back; report”), see -ate (verb-forming suffix).
Doublet of refer.
See also infer, collate and confer, delate and defer, as well as prefer and prelate among others.