relate to
Example Sentences
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Taking him at his word, I relate to Cruise’s starry-eyed passion for films and all the ways they can bring people together.
From Salon ● Sep. 17, 2026
In an interview about the film earlier this year, Field said she could relate to elements of the character.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 15, 2026
Four allegations relate to the use, or apparent use, of incapacitant spray.
From BBC ● Sep. 14, 2026
"We have to adopt certain principles of conscious food systems to make it more mindful, so young people can relate to the connection to the land in their hearts, not just the economics," he said.
From Barron's ● Sep. 3, 2026
Bobby rode a horse named Chub, played with a black-and-white calf, engaged in an occasional softball game, and made a boat in the arts-and-crafts class—but he still couldn’t relate to the other children.
From "Endgame" by Frank Brady
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