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relate

verb [T] (CONNECT)
 
 
/rɪˈleɪt/

Definition

C2 to find or show the connection between two or more things: Researchers are trying to relate low exam results and/to/with large class sizes.Linking and relatingRegarding and concerning
(Definition of relate verb (CONNECT) from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press)

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