relate
Example Sentences
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Used to mark the changing seasons, the names typically relate to significant events in nature and agriculture.
From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026
They understand and relate to the story lines more now than they did when they first watched.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026
The counselors who made her feel truly understood “don’t even have to understand what I’m going through, but they do understand how to relate to someone, how to adapt whatever training they’ve had.”
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026
We learn and retain information far better if it’s in a social context — where the information has meaning that we can relate to our lives.
From Salon • Mar. 30, 2026
It’s so panicked and frightened that, honestly, I can relate to it.
From "Better Nate Than Ever" by Tim Federle
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.