relate
US /rɪˈleɪt/
Definition
make a logical or causal connection
Tested in TOEIC business and workplace contexts.
Examples
Several questions in the survey relate to customer service quality.
Word Family
Synonyms
- connectconnect, fasten, or put together two or more pieces
- linkthe means of connection between things linked in series
- pertainbe relevant to
Collocations
- Easy relate a personal anecdoteto relate a personal anecdote, meaning to make a logical or causal connection
- Medium how does this relate to the current budgeta collocation phrase: how does this relate to the current budget
- Hard relate macroeconomic factors to consumer sentimentto relate macroeconomic factors to consumer sentiment, meaning to make a logical or causal connection
- Very Hard find it impossible to relate to arrogant posturingto find it impossible to relate to arrogant posturing, meaning to come upon, as if by accident; meet with
Learner's English edition · Curated definitions for TOEIC learners.