Meaning
To be connected to something, or to show how two things are connected.
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Word origin
From Latin relatus, a form of referre, to bring back or report.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- referre
- English cognates
- relation, relative
Grammar
Examples
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"Relate to" means to be connected to.
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"To relate to someone" also means to understand how they feel.
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"Related" people are part of the same family.
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Start your free weekThis word is taught in chapter 23, lesson 8: relate, twist, highly and 7 more words.