Relates Meaning in English
word · lemma: relate
ɹiˈɫeɪts/, /ɹɪˈɫeɪts
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ɹɪlˈeɪts
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Definition
Means to have a connection with something, refer to something, or to tell a story or experience.
Usage & Nuances
Often used to talk about connections or links ('relates to'), or describing personal understanding ('relate to someone'). Can also mean 'tells' in formal writing ('he relates his journey'). Not interchangeable with 'relationship' (noun) or 'relative' (family).
Spanish: se relaciona - se refiere - cuenta (narrar)Portuguese (BR): se relaciona - refere-se - conta (narrar)Portuguese (PT): se relaciona - refere-se - conta (narrar)Chinese (Simplified): 有关 - 涉及 - 讲述Chinese (Traditional): 有關 - 涉及 - 講述Hindi: संबंधित है - बताता है (कहानी)Arabic: يرتبط - يروي (يحكي قصة)Bengali: সম্পর্কিত - উদ্বৃত্ত করে - সংযোগ থাকেRussian: относится - касается - связываетJapanese: 関係する - つながる - 語るVietnamese: liên quan - kể lạiKorean: 관련되다 - 연결되다 - 이야기하다Turkish: ilgili olmak - bağlantılı olmak - anlatmakUrdu: تعلق رکھتا ہے - بیان کرناIndonesian: berkaitan - berhubungan - menceritakan
Example Sentences
This book relates to science.
basic
She relates her story every year.
basic
The law relates to children under 12.
basic
Everything he says somehow relates to his travels.
natural
I can't say I relate to that experience.
natural
He relates well to people from different cultures.
natural