relate
UK: rɪˈleɪt | US: rɪˈleɪt
vt. to make a connection between two or more things
vi. to have a logical or causal relationship
vt. to tell or narrate (a story, experience, etc.)
relate = re<again> + late<carry, bring>
- re: Prefix meaning "again" or "back," from Latin re-.
- late: Root derived from Latin latus (past participle of ferre, meaning "to carry" or "to bring").
Etymology Origin:
The word "relate" originates from Latin relatus, the past participle of referre ("to bring back, report"). The prefix re- emphasizes repetition or return, while latus ("carried") conveys the idea of conveying or connecting. Over time, "relate" evolved to encompass both the act of narrating (bringing a story forward) and establishing connections (bringing ideas together).
She tried to relate the two events in her report.
The study examines how diet and health relate.
He related his adventures in vivid detail.
These findings relate directly to our earlier research.
It’s hard to relate to someone with such different experiences.