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relate to

v.

  1. To have a connection to

    be associated with, be connected with, have a relation to, have reference to, affect, be joined with, concern, bring to bear upon, correspond to, tie in with*; see also concern 1, refer 1.

  2. To have a sympathetic relationship with

    identify with, empathize with, understand, interact with; see communicate 2, empathize, react 2.

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