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Definition of relate to phrasal verb from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

relate to

phrasal verb
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relate to something/somebody
  1. to be connected with something/somebody; to refer to something/somebody
    • We shall discuss the problem as it relates to our specific case.
    • The second paragraph relates to the situation in Scotland.
    • theories relating to education and learning
    Extra Examples
    • The issues raised in the report relate directly to Age Concern's ongoing work in this area.
    • Our work primarily relates to product design.
  2. to be able to understand and have sympathy with somebody/something synonym empathize
    • Many adults can't relate to children.
    • Our product needs an image that people can relate to.
See relate to in the Oxford Advanced American Dictionary
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