relate to somebody

relate to somebody
reˈlate to sth/sb derived
1. to be connected with sth/sb; to refer to sth/sb

We shall discuss the problem as it relates to our specific case.

The second paragraph relates to the situation in Scotland.

2. to be able to understand and have sympathy with sb/sth
Syn: empathize with

Many adults can't relate to children.

Our product needs an image that people can relate to.

Main entry:relatederived

Useful english dictionary. 2012.

Игры ⚽ Поможем сделать НИР

Look at other dictionaries:

  • bear on — verb 1. be relevant to (Freq. 2) There were lots of questions referring to her talk My remark pertained to your earlier comments • Syn: ↑refer, ↑pertain, ↑relate, ↑concern, ↑come to …   Useful english dictionary

  • Character mask — Part of a series on Marxism …   Wikipedia

  • link up — verb 1. connect, fasten, or put together two or more pieces Can you connect the two loudspeakers? Tie the ropes together Link arms • Syn: ↑connect, ↑link, ↑tie • Ant: ↑ …   Useful english dictionary

  • touch — touch1 W2S2 [tʌtʃ] v ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ 1¦(feel)¦ 2¦(no space between)¦ 3 touch something to something 4¦(affect somebody s feelings)¦ 5¦(have an effect)¦ 6¦(use)¦ 7 not touch something 8 not touch somebody/something 9¦(deal with somebody/something)¦ …   Dictionary of contemporary English

  • go for — verb 1. give an affirmative reply to; respond favorably to (Freq. 1) I cannot accept your invitation I go for this resolution • Syn: ↑accept, ↑consent • Ant: ↑refuse ( …   Useful english dictionary

  • tie in — verb 1. be in connection with something relevant (Freq. 2) This ties in closely with his earlier remarks • Hypernyms: ↑relate, ↑interrelate • Verb Frames: Something is ing PP 2. make a logical or causal connection …   Useful english dictionary

  • harmonise — verb 1. go together The colors don t harmonize Their ideas concorded • Syn: ↑harmonize, ↑consort, ↑accord, ↑concord, ↑fit in, ↑agree …   Useful english dictionary

  • touch on — verb 1. refer to or discuss briefly (Freq. 4) • Hypernyms: ↑mention, ↑advert, ↑bring up, ↑cite, ↑name, ↑refer • Verb Frames: Somebody s something …   Useful english dictionary

  • come to — verb 1. cause to experience suddenly (Freq. 10) Panic struck me An interesting idea hit her A thought came to me The thought struck terror in our minds They were struck with fear • Syn: ↑hit, ↑ …   Useful english dictionary

  • take back — verb 1. bring back to the point of departure (Freq. 5) • Syn: ↑return, ↑bring back • Derivationally related forms: ↑return (for: ↑return) • H …   Useful english dictionary

Share the article and excerpts

Direct link
Do a right-click on the link above
and select “Copy Link”