relate

Definitions

1. 1.To refer; to ascribe, as to a source. [Obs. or R.]
2. 2.To recount; to narrate; to tell over. This heavy act with heavy heart relate. Shak.
3. 3.To ally by connection or kindred. To relate one's self, to vent thoughts in words. [R.]
4. 4.To stand in some relation; to have bearing or concern; to pertain; to refer; -- with to. All negative or privative words relate positive ideas. Locke.
5. 5.To make reference; to take account. [R.& Obs.] Reckoning by the years of their own consecration without relating to any imperial account. Fuller.

Source: Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913 edition (public domain, via GCIDE / Project Gutenberg).

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• What is to refer; to ascribe, as to a source. [Obs. or R.] called?
• What is to recount; to narrate; to tell over. This heavy act with heavy heart relate. Shak called?
• What is to ally by connection or kindred. To relate one's self, to vent thoughts in words. [R.] called?
• What is to stand in some relation; to have bearing or concern; to pertain; to refer; -- with to. All negative or privative words relate positive ideas. Locke called?
• What is to make reference; to take account. [R.& Obs.] Reckoning by the years of their own consecration without relating to any imperial account. Fuller called?