relate to

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 to

The exam questions are directly related to the readings.

Examples of relate to in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Anyone with information related to the case can contact Detective Sgt. — Jason Green, Mercury News, 10 July 2026

Established in 2006, the Sharjah Museums Authority manages 16 cultural institutions related to Islamic art, culture, archaeology, science, and civilization. — News Desk, Artforum, 9 July 2026

But sharing too much might mean you are never invited back to anything related to Swift. — Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 9 July 2026

Prosecutors have said the charges are not related to the media company’s newsgathering activities. — ABC News, 9 July 2026

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