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

Guest speakers are generally informed and enthusiastic, offering lectures relating to the culture and history of the sailing region. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Sep. 2026

Interspersed among the 553 pages of documents relating to the Basic Principles in the Beth Israel archives are many that refer to the events not yet known as the Holocaust. — Literary Hub, 22 Sep. 2026

Inside the complaint against Zahnd In his complaint, Fricker claimed that Zahnd may have violated three state laws related to the use of public funds, bribery and tampering with a witness. — Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 22 Sep. 2026

These claims are largely based on laboratory studies showing that nicotine can affect cellular pathways related to oxidative stress and animal studies suggesting effects on inflammation and other mechanisms linked to aging and disease. — Hasmeena Kathuria, The Conversation, 22 Sep. 2026

Rhymes for relate to

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