relatev. t.[F. relater to recount, LL. relatare, fr. L. relatus, used as p. p. of referre. See Elate, and cf. Refer.]1. To bring back; to restore.() Abate your zealous haste, till morrow next again
Both light of heaven and strength of men relate. (Spenser.)2. To refer; to ascribe, as to a source.()3. To recount; to narrate; to tell over.()This heavy act with heavy heart relate. (Shak.)4. To ally by connection or kindred.()To relate one's self, to vent thoughts in words. [R.]()()v. i.1. To stand in some relation; to have bearing or concern; to pertain; to refer; -- with to.()All negative or privative words relate positive ideas. (Locke.)2. To make reference; to take account.()Reckoning by the years of their own consecration without relating to any imperial account. (Fuller.)