rɪˈleɪt v. 1 tr.
narrate or
recount (incidents, a story, etc.). 2 tr. (in
passive;
often foll. by to) be
connected by
blood or
marriage. 3 tr. (usu. foll. by
to, with)
bring into relation (with
one another);
establish a
connection between (cannot relate
your opinion to my
own experience). 4 intr. (foll. by to)
have reference to;
concern (see
only what relates to themselves). 5 intr. (foll. by to) bring
oneself into relation to;
associate with. øørelatable adj. [L referre relatbring
back: see REFER]