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to relate
01
to make or show a logical connection between two things
Ditransitive: to relate sth to sth
Examples
The scientist was able to relate the observed patterns in the data to the underlying principles of the experiment.
02
to be linked or connected in a cause-and-effect relationship
Transitive: to relate to a cause or outcome
Examples
The rise in global temperatures relates directly to increased carbon emissions from human activities.
03
to narrate or recount a story, event, or series of events
Transitive: to relate a narrative
Examples
Grandparents often relate enchanting tales from their youth, painting vivid pictures of a bygone era.
04
to have a familial connection through shared ancestry, blood relations, or marriage
Intransitive: to relate through a common factor
Examples
Siblings relate to each other through a shared family history and common lineage.
05
to establish a meaningful connection or relationship with someone based on shared experiences, emotions, or understanding
Transitive: to relate to sb | to relate to someone's emotions
Examples
Despite their differences, the siblings have always been able to relate to each other on a personal level.
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