relate
/ɹɪˈleɪt/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: relates · relating
Sense 1
Meaning · English
To tell in a descriptive way.
Verb
Examples
The captain related an old yarn.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
To be relevant specifically to.
Verb
Examples
These regulations relate only to exported goods.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “relate” mean?
To tell in a descriptive way.
Is “relate” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.