relate (v.)

  1. make a logical or causal connection; I cannot connect these two pieces of evidence in my mind; colligate these facts; I cannot relate these events at all

    [ Syn: associate , tie in , link , colligate , link up , connect ]

  2. be relevant to; There were lots of questions referring to her talk; My remark pertained to your earlier comments

    [ Syn: refer , pertain , concern , come to , bear on , touch , touch on , have-to doe with ]

  3. give an account of; The witness related the events'

  4. be in a relationship with; How are these two observations related?

    [ Syn: interrelate ]

  5. have or establish a relationship to; She relates well to her peers'

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