Relater

re·late  (r-lt)

v. re·lat·ed, re·lat·ing, re·lates

v.tr.

1. To narrate or tell. See Synonyms at describe.

2. To bring into or link in logical or natural association. See Synonyms at join.

3. To establish or demonstrate a connection between.

v.intr.

1. To have connection, relation, or reference: The symbols relate to an earlier system.

2. To have or establish a reciprocal relationship; interact: She doesn't relate well to her peers.

3. To react in response, especially favorably: I just can't relate to these new fashions.

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[Obsolete French relater, from Old French, from Latin reltus, past participle of referre : re-, re- + ltus, brought; see tel- in Indo-European roots.]

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re·lata·ble adj.

re·later n.