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Definition of relate : 1. To ally by connection or kindred.
2. To bring back; to restore.
3. To make reference; to take account.
4. To recount; to narrate; to tell over.
5. To refer; to ascribe, as to a source.
6. To stand in some relation; to have bearing or concern; to pertain; to refer; - with to.

Synonyms:

meet, furbish up, link up, words, touch, report, apply, communicate, assort, narrate, allude, denote, link, tinge, fix, equal, appertain, same, restore, carry on, mend, name, look up, extend to, repair, worry, sympathize, consociate, conjoin, empathize, describe, uphold, partake, plug in, disturb, tie, consort, touch base, revive, reach, bear upon, combine, click, compare, plug into, consult, have-to doe with, contact, identify, touch on, refer, colligate, mention, tie-in, relevant, interrelate, doctor, continue, tint, impact, bear on, recite, concern, adjoin, subsume, occupy, strike, push, yoke, match, unite, come to, rehearse, stir, tell, advert, tinct, interest, rival, resuscitate, cite, recount, hit, get in touch, bushel, bring up, affect, preserve

bond, fasten, adhere, marry, merge, hitch, bind, couple, stick, affix, cling, join, splice, attach, juxtapose, wed, annex, abut, connect

correlate, associate, pertain

ally, affiliate, consolidate, amalgamate

Usage examples:

• But in fact he could not relate the thought of her to the thought of him in his sin, at all; he could only realize their kindred in her share of his suffering. - "The Quality of Mercy", W. D. Howells.
• This you will see from the story that I am minded to relate." - "The Tales Of The Heptameron, Vol. IV. (of V.)", Margaret, Queen Of Navarre.
• And since our mistress appears to be listening with both her ears, it would be more to the point to begin whatever story you propose to relate to- night, and be done with it. - "Martin Pippin in the Apple Orchard", Eleanor Farjeon.