relates to

VERB

have connection with

Synonyms

WEAK

comprehend connect empathize identify with link with stand in one's shoes sympathize understand

Example Sentences

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Ashley, 25, relates to Holland's experiences, particularly when she was a child.

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026

Analysts have a few theories, one of which simply relates to recent stock momentum ahead of earnings.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 3, 2026

The federal mail fraud indictment against Dutch Mendenhall, 46, relates to his management of funds including RAD Diversified REIT, a real estate business that advertised widely on social media to recruit investors.

From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026

“When I think of L.A., I think of Ruscha’s work, which has a fascinating sense of the mundane and how it relates to the city’s grandeur,” Anderson wrote in the notes.

From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2026

I like the sermons, when the priest tells a story about how the Bible relates to life.

From "P.S. I Miss You" by Jen Petro-Roy