relate to
phrasal verb
related to; relating to; relates to
1
: to connect (something) with (something else)
Few of the people who became sick related their symptoms to the food they'd eaten the day before.
2
: to understand and like or have sympathy for (someone or something)
I can relate to your feelings.
I've never been able to relate to him very well.
He writes songs that people can really relate to.
3
—used to describe how someone talks to or behaves toward (someone else)
How a child relates to her teacher can affect her education.
4
: to be connected with (someone or something) : to be about (someone or something)
The readings relate to the class discussions.
—often used as (be) related toThe exam questions are directly related to the readings.
Examples of relate to in a Sentence
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There’s a spectrum of characters people seem to be able to relate to over and over again.
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David L. Coddon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 May 2024
The deadline to join or receive part of a $35 million settlement related to microphone or audio issues for Apple's iPhone 7 or 7 Plus is approaching.
—Emily Deletter, USA TODAY, 17 May 2024
Anyone with information related to the cases can contact the police department at 650-329-2413; those wishing to remain anonymous can call or text 650-383-8984 or email paloalto@tipnow.org.
—Jason Green, The Mercury News, 17 May 2024
According to one department source, Gonzalez was initially recommended by area leadership to appear before a disciplinary board for issues related to his lack of supervision of the Mission unit, but interim Police Chief Dominic Choi instead issued him an official reprimand as punishment.
—Libor Jany, Los Angeles Times, 17 May 2024
But under at least two of the agreements, in Milwaukee and at the University of Minnesota, students may be able to avoid this fate — those agreements include a promise of amnesty in university disciplinary measures related to the encampments.
—Vimal Patel, New York Times, 17 May 2024
Project leaders from the University of Utah would go on to found the company Evans & Sutherland, which developed visual computing systems related to military fighter jet training.
—TIME, 16 May 2024
While any legislation related to AI will be difficult to pass, especially in an election year and in a divided Congress, the senators said that regulation and incentives for innovation are urgently needed.
—Matt O'Brien, Chicago Tribune, 16 May 2024
Trump trial live updates: Trump team attempts to cast doubt on Karen McDougal call
Trump is facing felony charges related to a 2016 hush money payment to adult film actress Stormy Daniels.
—Alexandra Hutzler, ABC News, 16 May 2024
David L. Coddon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 May 2024
The deadline to join or receive part of a $35 million settlement related to microphone or audio issues for Apple's iPhone 7 or 7 Plus is approaching.
—Emily Deletter, USA TODAY, 17 May 2024
Anyone with information related to the cases can contact the police department at 650-329-2413; those wishing to remain anonymous can call or text 650-383-8984 or email paloalto@tipnow.org.
—Jason Green, The Mercury News, 17 May 2024
According to one department source, Gonzalez was initially recommended by area leadership to appear before a disciplinary board for issues related to his lack of supervision of the Mission unit, but interim Police Chief Dominic Choi instead issued him an official reprimand as punishment.
—Libor Jany, Los Angeles Times, 17 May 2024
But under at least two of the agreements, in Milwaukee and at the University of Minnesota, students may be able to avoid this fate — those agreements include a promise of amnesty in university disciplinary measures related to the encampments.
—Vimal Patel, New York Times, 17 May 2024
Project leaders from the University of Utah would go on to found the company Evans & Sutherland, which developed visual computing systems related to military fighter jet training.
—TIME, 16 May 2024
While any legislation related to AI will be difficult to pass, especially in an election year and in a divided Congress, the senators said that regulation and incentives for innovation are urgently needed.
—Matt O'Brien, Chicago Tribune, 16 May 2024
Trump trial live updates: Trump team attempts to cast doubt on Karen McDougal call
Trump is facing felony charges related to a 2016 hush money payment to adult film actress Stormy Daniels.
—Alexandra Hutzler, ABC News, 16 May 2024
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“Relate to.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/relate%20to. Accessed 23 May. 2024.
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