English Explanatory Dictionary

relate

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To tell in a descriptive way.
  2. To bring into a relation, association, or connection (between one thing and another).
  3. To have a connection.
  4. To interact.
  5. To respond through reaction.
  6. To identify with; to understand.
  7. To bring back; to restore.

Pronunciation

/ɹɪˈleɪt/ /ɹiˈleɪt/ En-us-relate.ogg

Word forms

relate relates relating related

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.

Synonyms

chronicle describe divulge recount state ally refer

Related words

refer reference relatable relater relation relationship relative

Derived words

aforerelated correlate interrelate irrelate misrelate relatability relate to someone unrelate
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