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re·late

relate

pronunciation:
rih leIt
parts of speech:
transitive verb, intransitive verb
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part of speech: transitive verb
inflections: related, relates, relating
definition 1: to tell or give an account of; narrate.
synonyms:
impart, narrate, recount, tell
similar words:
communicate, delineate, describe, disclose, divulge, portray, repeat, report, say
definition 2: to establish connections or associations with.
She related one idea to another.
synonyms:
associate, connect, link
antonyms:
dissociate
similar words:
ally, couple, identify, join, marry, mate, unite
 
part of speech: intransitive verb
definition 1: to interact or communicate with others.
She relates well to everyone in her class.
synonyms:
interact
antonyms:
dissociate
similar words:
associate, communicate, identify, respond, understand
definition 2: to have connection or relation.
synonyms:
connect
similar words:
appertain, apply, associate, identify, join, link, pertain, refer, unite
derivations: relatable (adj.), relatability (n.)
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  • related:
    connected by family ties or other relationship.
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