B1verb 2K

Relate

UK //rɪˈleɪt// US //rɪˈleɪt// Pronunciation

Definition

To show or make a connection or relationship between things.

Listen to definition

In simple words: To show how things are connected or similar.

Examples

• Can you relate your experience to this topic?
• She could not relate to his problems at all.
• He always relates stories from his childhood.
• They are trying to relate the findings to their previous research.
• It's important to relate the lesson to real-life situations.
• How do these two events relate to each other?

Usage notes

Use 'relate' to discuss connections or stories. It's appropriate in both casual and professional contexts.

Grammar pattern

relate + object

Memory hint

Think of 'relate' like a connection bridge between two ideas.

Collocations

• relate to
• relate a story
• relate with
• relate concepts

Synonyms

• connect
• associate
• link
• refer
• tell

Antonyms

• disconnect
• separate

Common mistakes

• Confused with 'relation' (the noun form).
• Used incorrectly in passive voice, e.g., 'is related by'.
• Forgetting to specify what is being related.