transitive verb related -·lat′ed, relating -·lat′·ing

1. to tell the story of or give an account of; narrate; recount
2. to connect or associate, as in thought or meaning; show as having to do with; show a relation between to relate theory and practice

Etymology: < L relatus, pp. of referre, to bring back: see refer

intransitive verb

1. 1. to have some connection or relation (to)
   2. to show sympathetic understanding and awareness in one's personal relationships
   3. to understand and sympathize or agree with someone or something: with to I can't relate to what you're saying
2. to have reference (to)