1.  relate(v = verb.cognition) associate, colligate, connect, link, link up, tie in - make a logical or causal connection; "I cannot connect these two pieces of evidence in my mind"; "colligate these facts"; "I cannot relate these events at all"
is one way to cerebrate, cogitate, think
Derived form noun relation₁
Sample sentences: Somebody ----s somebody with something; Somebody ----s something with something

2.  relate(v = verb.stative) bear on, come to, concern, have-to doe with, pertain, refer, touch, touch on - be relevant to; "There were lots of questions referring to her talk"; "My remark pertained to your earlier comments"
Sample sentences: Something is ----ing PP; Something ----s somebody; Something ----s something

3.  relate(v = verb.communication) - give an account of; "The witness related the events"
is one way to narrate, recite, recount, tell
Derived form noun relation₄
Sample sentences: Somebody ----s something; Something ----s something; Somebody ----s something to somebody; Somebody ----s that CLAUSE

4.  relate(v = verb.stative) interrelate - be in a relationship with; "How are these two observations related?"
is one way to be
Derived forms noun relation₁, noun relation₆
Sample sentences: Something ----s; Somebody ----s; Something is ----ing PP

5.  relate(v = verb.social) - have or establish a relationship to; "She relates well to her peers"
is one way to interact
Derived form noun relation₆
Sample sentences: Somebody ----s; Somebody ----s PP

1.  To bring back; to restore. [1913 Webster]
" Abate your zealous haste, till morrow next again
Both light of heaven and strength of men relate." [1913 Webster]

2.  To refer; to ascribe, as to a source. [1913 Webster]

3.  To recount; to narrate; to tell over. [1913 Webster]
"This heavy act with heavy heart relate." [1913 Webster]

4.  To ally by connection or kindred. [1913 Webster]

1.  To stand in some relation; to have bearing or concern; to pertain; to refer; -- with to. [1913 Webster]
"All negative or privative words relate positive ideas." [1913 Webster]

2.  To make reference; to take account. [1913 Webster]
"Reckoning by the years of their own consecration without relating to any imperial account." [1913 Webster]

relate, v.
1 tr. narrate or recount (incidents, a story, etc.).
2 tr. (in passive; often foll. by to) be connected by blood or marriage.
3 tr. (usu. foll. by to, with) bring into relation (with one another); establish a connection between (cannot relate your opinion to my own experience).
4 intr. (foll. by to) have reference to; concern (see only what relates to themselves).
5 intr. (foll. by to) bring oneself into relation to; associate with.

Derivative:
relatable adj.

Etymology:
L referre relat- bring back: see REFER

VB  describe, set forth, draw a picture, picture, portray, characterize, particularize, narrate, relate, recite, recount, sum up, run over, recapitulate, rehearse, fight one's battles over again, unfold a tale, tell, give an account of, render an account of, report, make a report, draw up a statement, detail, enter into particulars, enter into details, descend to particulars, descend to details, itemize.