in relation to

phrase

formal

1

—used to compare to the size, shape, or position of (some other part of the same thing)

The monkey's eyes are large in relation to its head.

2

—used to talk about what something is like by seeing how it is related to something else

understanding literature in relation to history

3

: about (something or someone) : in reference to

I have several comments to make in relation to the subject at hand.

Examples of in relation to in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The prison sentences relate to the first five of those charges, while the men were fined £80,000 ($110,000) each in relation to the sixth (the cryptocurrency activities). — Adam Leventhal, New York Times, 21 July 2026

At least 94 people have been hospitalized in relation to the current outbreak, according to the CDC. — Deidre McPhillips, CNN Money, 21 July 2026

The prevalence and effectiveness of Moms for Liberty in relation to school board elections has been short-lived because the nature of culture war issues is cyclical, experts say. — Trinity Webster-Bass, Miami Herald, 21 July 2026

In March, former model Ebba Karlsson and Lisa Brinkworth, a Victoria’s Secret Angels advocate, presented a letter to the Paris public prosecutor’s office that requested an inquiry into Marie in relation to Jeffrey Epstein. — Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 17 July 2026

Rhymes for in relation to

• accrue
• ado
• ainu
• aircrew
• airscrew
• anew
• askew
• baboo
• babu
• bamboo
• beaucoup
• bijou