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

The latest statistics show there have been 19 deaths and 25 injuries related to subway surfing since 2022, adding the number of arrests has gone up every year, thanks, in part, to the deployment of drone patrols. — Dave Carlin, CBS News, 11 Nov. 2026

Massie’s articles of impeachment include a charge related to that episode, accusing Hegseth of violating the 1st Amendment in an attempt to intimidate Kelly. — Kevin Rector, Los Angeles Times, 10 Nov. 2026

In October 2025, Blumenthal reached out to donors, including Micron, asking how the donation was solicited, the donation amount and for a copy of any potential agreement related to the donation. — Idaho Statesman, 10 Nov. 2026

Additionally, there should be goals related to families’ accessibility to high-quality childcare and school readiness outcomes, according to the nonprofit. — Lina Ruiz, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 Nov. 2026

Rhymes for relate to

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