relate
Translation
to connect, to tell, to understand
Examples
I can't relate these two events.
I can't relate these two events.
He relates the story of his journey.
He relates the story of his journey.
I can relate to your feelings.
I can relate to your feelings.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) ((to/with sth.)) to connect (sth.) to/with (sth.) I can't relate these two events.
((sth.)) to tell (a story, etc.) He relates the story of his journey.
((to sb./sth.)) to feel sympathy with (sb./sth.) I can relate to your feelings.
Similar Words
Synonyms: connect, associate, link; narrate, recount; empathize, understand
Etymology
From Latin 'relatus', past participle of 'referre' meaning 'to bring back'. It comes from 're-' (back) and 'latus' (carried).
Memory Tips
Think of bringing two things 'back' ('re-') together to see their connection.