definition of
relate

[1] #1 relate v. [associate, tie in, link, colligate, link up, connect] make a logical or causal connection; "I cannot connect these two pieces of evidence in my mind"; "colligate these facts"; "I cannot relate these events at all". wn

[2] #2 relate v. [refer, pertain, concern, come to, bear on, touch, touch on, have-to doe with] be relevant to; "There were lots of questions referring to her talk"; "My remark pertained to your earlier comments". wn

[3] #3 relate v. give an account of; "The witness related the events". wn

[4] #4 relate v. [interrelate] be in a relationship with; "How are these two observations related?". wn

[5] #5 relate v. have or establish a relationship to; "She relates well to her peers". wn