relate
Translation
to relate, to connect, to tell, to empathise
Examples
I can't relate these two events.
I can't relate these two events.
He relates the story of his adventure.
He relates the story of his adventure.
I can relate to your feelings.
I can relate to your feelings.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) ((to/with sth.)) to connect (sth.) with (sth.) I can't relate these two events.
((sth.)) to tell (a story) He relates the story of his adventure.
((to sb./sth.)) to understand and feel sympathy for (sb./sth.) I can relate to your feelings.
Similar Words
Synonyms: connect, associate, tell, understand
Etymology
From Latin 'relatus', past participle of 'referre' meaning 'to bring back'. This developed into telling a story (bringing it back to others) or connecting things.
Memory Tips
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