relates

verb

Definition of relatesnext
present tense third-person singular of relate
1
as in communes
to form a close personal relationship she and I relate so well it's almost like we're siblings

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Relevance
2
as in describes
to give an oral or written account of in some detail we asked our uncle to relate the story of his visit to communist Russia many years ago

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3
as in pertains
to have a relation or connection how does your comment relate to what the rest of us have been talking about for the last hour?

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4
as in associates
to think of (something) in combination most Americans probably relate tea to the United Kingdom and coffee to the U.S.

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for relates
  1. describes
  2. tells
  3. applies
  4. identifies
  5. connects
  6. compares
Verb
  • Do the hiring practices of a handful of élite outlets really measure up to the stakes and moral seriousness of the decades of conflict that Coates describes?
    Jay Caspian Kang, The New Yorker, 4 Oct. 2024
  • By Hannah Jackson Former professional dancer turned pastry chef, Kaitlin Guerin, describes her journey to opening her bakery as a true homecoming.
    Christine Chitnis, Vogue, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of describes
Verb
  • Their work tells the story of their lives, their communities, and their deep connection to a city that, despite its challenges, continues to inspire dreamers, artists, chefs, and creators.
    Christine Chitnis, Vogue, 4 Oct. 2024
  • This tells you what the words have in common.
    Kris Holt, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of tells
Verb
  • The Supreme Court has not yet considered a case centered on the rights of transgender students under Title IX, which applies to most K-12 schools and colleges.
    Tyler Kingkade, NBC News, 13 Nov. 2024
  • Recent media reports have suggested Finance Minister Rachel Reeves is planning to hike capital gains tax (CGT) — which applies to the profit investors make on the sale of an investments — with The Guardian saying the levy could jump to 39%.
    Ryan Browne, CNBC, 21 Oct. 2024
Definition of applies
Verb
  • This proactive approach identifies risks and takes steps to mitigate them, reassuring organizations and controlling their data security efforts.
    Balaji Ganesan, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Brier identifies several key areas that businesses need to focus on to successfully integrate AI into their operations.
    Bernard Marr, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of identifies
Verb
  • Social media is a bridge that connects me with my patients, humanizing medicine in a way that just wasn’t possible before.
    Nisha Bunke, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • This strategically significant waterway connects crude oil producers in the Middle East with major global markets.
    Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of connects
Verb
  • Storme Warren, host of country station the Big 615 on TuneIn and a 41-year veteran of broadcasting, compares him to Bob Dylan.
    Joseph Hudak, Rolling Stone, 4 Oct. 2024
  • The analysis compares umbral shadow path predictions with experimental data, revealing that Irwin’s maps are the most accurate.
    Jamie Carter, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
Definition of compares
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