relater

re·late

 (rĭ-lāt′)

v. re·lat·ed, re·lat·ing, re·lates

v.tr.

1. To give an account of (an occurrence, for example); narrate. See Synonyms at describe.

2. To establish or demonstrate a connection between: I related his grumpiness to a lack of sleep.

v.intr.

1. To have connection, relation, or reference: how education relates to income; a question relating to foreign policy.

2. To have or establish a social relationship; interact: She relates well to her peers.

3. To understand or react favorably to someone or something: I just can't relate to these new fashions.

Phrasal Verb:

relate back

Law To treat as accomplished on an earlier date although actually done on a later date.

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

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re·lat′er n.

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