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relate

[ri-leyt] / rɪˈleɪt /
VERB
give an account of
Synonyms
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describe detail disclose present reveal
STRONG
chronicle depict divulge express impart itemize narrate particularize picture recite recount rehearse report retell sling spill state tell track verbalize
WEAK
break a story clue one in get off one's chest give the word lay it on the line let one's hair down run down run through set forth shoot the breeze spill the beans spin a yarn
Antonyms
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conceal hide misrepresent suppress withhold
STRONG
keep
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dissociate
VERB
correlate, pertain
Synonyms
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affect apply ascribe assign associate compare concern connect link pertain refer
STRONG
ally appertain bracket combine conjoin consociate coordinate couple credit impute interconnect interdepend interrelate join orient orientate touch unite yoke
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be joined with be relevant to bear upon correspond to have reference to have to do with identify with tie in with
Antonyms
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disconnect divide separate
STRONG
disjoin
WEAK
conceal dissociate hide

Example Sentences

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Advocates say DEI counters implicit bias that holds back historically disadvantaged groups, helps companies better relate to their customers and unlocks hidden talent.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 13, 2026

A large study of more than 600,000 individuals from Lund University in Sweden examined how weight changes between ages 17 and 60 relate to the risk of dying from different diseases.

From Science Daily • Apr. 11, 2026

“He’s aware of his position in the world. He lives by himself and he’s gay and he’s been unhappy in love. He’s inquisitive and he’s domineering — I can sort of relate to that.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026

All the financial complaints relate to its Scottish homes.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

“But when I got here, and started helping, I realized that most of these people are kind, and just grateful for a hot meal and someone to talk to. We all can relate to that.”

From "The Boy in the Black Suit" by Jason Reynolds

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