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relate something to someone

to tell something to someone; to narrate something to someone. Very slowly, she related the events of the past week to her parents. I have an interesting story to relate to you.

relate something to something

to associate something to something. I relate this particular problem to the failure of the company to provide proper training. This point is related to what I just told you.

relate to someone or something

to understand, accept, or feel kinship with someone or something. He relates to people well. I really don't relate to your thinking at all.

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relate to somebody

to understand and feel sympathy for someone identify with somebody The kids need a teacher who can relate to them.

relate to something

to feel that you understand a situation identify with something You're looking for a job? I can relate to that!