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

Much of the gains were in management, related to the administration of employment services, building management and support services across multiple industries. —Phillip Molnar, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Apr. 2026

Anyone with information related to this case is encouraged to contact the New Mexico State Police at 505-841-9256. —Sarah Dahlberg, NBC news, 17 Apr. 2026

Over the course of the interview, Speedy and his guest will weave their way through topics related to the celebrity’s life and career, setting the stage for a lively conversation primed for viral clipouts. —Justin Kroll, Deadline, 17 Apr. 2026

The recent verdict in Cook County ordering Abbott Laboratories to pay $70 million in compensatory and punitive damages related to four cases of NEC has the potential to drastically change that risk-benefit analysis for preterm infants far beyond the Chicago area. —Alexander Crider, Chicago Tribune, 17 Apr. 2026

Rhymes for relate to

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• ainu
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• anew
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