Meaning and origin of the word relate

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Definition of relate:

part of speech: verb

To have reference: to refer.
part of speech: verb

To report; to rehearse; to give particulars, either orally or in writing; to ally by connection or kindred; to have reference or respect to; to refer to.
part of speech: verb

To describe: to tell: to ally by connection or kindred.

Common misspellings:

releate (1.6%)
realate (34.7%)
realte (57.3%)
dipect (0.8%)
relat (3.2%)
reate (1.6%)
relateable (0.8%)

Say, then, do you find fault with those laws among us that relate to marriage as being bad? "Apology, Crito, and Phaedo of Socrates" – Plato
A proposition was at length made, that some one of the passengers should relate a story for the entertainment of the others. "Stories and Sketches" – Harriet S. Caswell
But I have talked enough about my own bondage; I will now relate a few facts, showing the condition of the slaves generally. "The Anti-Slavery Examiner, Omnibus" – American Anti-Slavery Society

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