transcription, транскрипция: [ ri-ˈlāt ]
verb
( re·lat·ed ; re·lat·ing )
Etymology: Latin relatus (past participle of referre to carry back), from re- + latus, past participle of ferre to carry — more at tolerate , bear
Date: 15th century
transitive verb
1. : to give an account of : tell
2. : to show or establish logical or causal connection between
seeks to relate crime to poverty
intransitive verb
1. : to apply or take effect retroactively — usually used with back
the law relate s back to the initial date of decision
2. : to have relationship or connection
the readings relate to his lectures
3. : to have or establish a relationship : interact
the way a child relate s to a teacher
4. : to respond especially favorably
can't relate to that kind of music
• re·lat·able -ˈlā-tə-bəl adjective
• re·lat·er or re·la·tor -ˈlā-tər noun