Synonyms of related

related 1 of 2

adjective

ri-ˈlā-təd 

as in associated

having a close connection like that between family members

the related fields of anthropology and archaeology

Synonyms & Similar Words

• associated
• comparable
• allied
• connected
• affiliated
• similar
• akin
• kindred
• matching
• analogous
• interrelated
• corresponding
• such
• joined
• relevant
• like
• parallel
• same
• cognate
• identical
• pertinent
• correspondent
• interconnected
• alike
• resembling
• germane
• connate
• resemblant
• suchlike
• cogent
• apposite
• ditto
• apropos
• material

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• unrelated
• other
• different
• diverse
• dissimilar
• unlike
• disparate
• distinct
• distinctive
• distinguishable
• nonidentical
• diacritical
• differentiable
• unalike
• discriminable

related

2 of 2

verb

past tense of relate

1

as in bonded

to form a close personal relationship

she and I relate so well it's almost like we're siblings

Synonyms & Similar Words

• bonded
• communed
• hit it off
• sympathized
• clicked
• identified
• befriended
• empathized

2

as in described

to give an oral or written account of in some detail

we asked our uncle to relate the story of his visit to communist Russia many years ago

Synonyms & Similar Words

• described
• chronicled
• told
• recounted
• reported
• narrated
• set forth
• detailed
• recited
• depicted
• charted
• stated
• rehearsed
• disclosed
• revealed
• voiced
• enumerated
• uttered
• exposed
• itemized
• delivered
• expressed
• rendered
• reeled off
• divulged
• particularized
• delineated
• gave
• bared
• sketched
• let on (about)

3

as in pertained

to have a relation or connection

how does your comment relate to what the rest of us have been talking about for the last hour?

Synonyms & Similar Words

• pertained
• referred
• applied
• bore
• affected
• concerned
• involved
• interested
• linked
• connected
• appertained
• had to do with
• associated
• coupled
• interrelated
• touched
• tied in
• treated
• dealt (with)

4

as in correlated

to think of (something) in combination

most Americans probably relate tea to the United Kingdom and coffee to the U.S.

Synonyms & Similar Words

• associated
• correlated
• linked
• connected
• identified
• compared
• equated
• grouped
• tied (together)
• likened
• joined
• lumped (together)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• distinguished
• separated
• differentiated
• set off
• contrasted
• discriminated

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of related

Adjective

Appellate courts in other jurisdictions are wrestling with related high-stakes issues. — The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 9 Nov. 2026

Those supporting math-civics concepts in civics/social studies classes noted that related topics already appear in their courses, and civics standards may allow more flexibility for interdisciplinary instruction. — Ismar Volić, Washington Post, 8 Nov. 2026

Verb

Advertisement Open-mindedness is related in part to intellectual humility, recognizing one’s own imperfections as a knower, and appreciating others’ thinking strengths. — Joan M. Cook, Time, 7 Nov. 2026

Now, nearly 500 cases that are not travel-related have been reported in Florida. — Jessica Meszaros, Sun Sentinel, 6 Nov. 2026