relate-v; 4 Senses

Sense Number 1: cause to associate, make a logical or casual connection

Commentary: Syntax Is: NP1[agent] RELATE NP2 PP

Examples:
Researchers are trying to relate low test results to large class size.
I cannot relate these two pieces of evidence in my mind.
John related the performance of Dow Jones to sunspot activity.

Mappings:
VerbNet: involve-107
FrameNet: NM
PropBank: relate.01
WordNet 3.0 Sense Numbers: 1

Sense Number 2: pertain to, be relevant

Commentary: Syntax Is: NP1[topic] RELATE PP NP2

Examples:
My remark relates to your earlier comments.
This chapter relates to the effects of inflation on consumers.
These symbols relate to an earlier system.
How does this relate with the problem of traversing a tree?

Mappings:
VerbNet: relate-86.2-2
FrameNet: NM
PropBank: relate.01
WordNet 3.0 Sense Numbers: 2, 4

Sense Number 3: establish a social relationship with

Commentary: Syntax Is: NP1[agent[animate]] RELATE PP

Examples:
She relates well to her peers.
These two sisters are unable to relate to each other.

Mappings:
VerbNet: NM
FrameNet: NM
PropBank: relate.01
WordNet 3.0 Sense Numbers: 5

Sense Number 4: give an account of, tell or describe

Commentary: Syntax Is: NP1 RELATE NP2[topic] (PP)

Examples:
She related the events of her disastrous evening to her friends.
He relates the official rules of the game to the newcomer.
"You don't have to bid too low, because it makes you look unprofessional," he related.
Now, I realize that it was pain that his eyes related.

Mappings:
VerbNet: say-37.7-1-1
FrameNet: Statement
PropBank: relate.02
WordNet 3.0 Sense Numbers: 3