v. t. | 1. | To bring back; to restore. | |||
2. | To refer; to ascribe, as to a source. | ||||
3. | To recount; to narrate; to tell over. | ||||
4. | To ally by connection or kindred.
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v. i. | 1. | To stand in some relation; to have bearing or concern; to pertain; to refer; - with to. | |||
2. | To make reference; to take account. |
Verb | 1. | relate - make a logical or causal connection; "I cannot connect these two pieces of evidence in my mind"; "colligate these facts"; "I cannot relate these events at all" |
2. | relate - have to do with or be relevant to; "There were lots of questions referring to her talk"; "My remark pertained to your earlier comments" | |
3. | relate - give an account of; "The witness related the events" | |
4. | relate - be in a relationship with; "How are these two observations related?" Synonyms: interrelate | |
5. | relate - have or establish a relationship to; "She relates well to her peers" |