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

Another important response can be working to fix issues related to branding, customer service, supply chain and more. — Michelle Mekky, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2026

Fachin also ordered the unsealing of all documents related to the Banco Master case at the Supreme Court, which were made available on Friday. — ABC News, 15 Sep. 2026

That’s just the state of American sports But this isn’t just a problem related to 6-foot giants in gladiator-esque helmets and cleats. — Joshua Hong, Fortune, 15 Sep. 2026

While addressing immediate harm is key, research related to substance use, for example, shows long-term prevention provides the highest return on investment. — Susan Morrisey, STAT, 15 Sep. 2026

Rhymes for relate to

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