Top synonyms for “relate”: associate, bear on, colligate, come to, concern, connect, have to do with, interrelate, and 7 more below.
Definitions
- (verb)make a logical or causal connection“I cannot connect these two pieces of evidence in my mind”
- (verb)give an account of“The witness related the events”
- (verb)have or establish a relationship to“She relates well to her peers”
- (verb)be relevant to“There were lots of questions referring to her talk”
- (verb)be in a relationship with“How are these two observations related?”
Definitions sourced from Princeton WordNet (BSD license).
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What is another word for "relate"?
Common synonyms for "relate" include associate, bear on, colligate, come to, concern, connect. Our thesaurus lists 15 total alternatives drawn from Princeton WordNet. Click any synonym to find its rhymes.
What does "relate" mean?
make a logical or causal connection Example: "I cannot connect these two pieces of evidence in my mind"
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