Synonyms for
Related
Definition
connected by a shared characteristic or relationship
Synonyms & similar words
relatedto
relate
colligate
concern
refer
associate
link
touch
linkup
havetodoewith
bearon
touchon
interrelate
pertain
tiein
connect
unrelated
dissociate
cometo
connected
associated
linked
corresponding
relevant
pertinent
applicable
akin
allied
affiliated
kindred
similar
analogous
comparable
resembling
homogeneous
uniform
consistent
compatible
harmonious
Synonyms by register
Antonyms
Common collocations
- closely related
- related to
- related by
- related to each other
- related issues
- related to the
- related to this
Word family
Usage note
Often used with 'to' to indicate a connection. Be mindful of the context as 'related' can imply familial, causal, or associative links.
Example sentences
- The story we read in class is related to what we're learning about in science.
- My dad and his brother are related because they have the same parents.
- The toys in the store are related to the popular movie that just came out.
- The two paintings are related because they were both painted by the same artist.
- The new student is related to the teacher because they're from the same hometown.
Quotes
All things are related, but some things are more related than others.
The future is not some place we are going to, but one we are creating. The paths are not to be found, but made. And the activity of making them changes both the maker and their destination.
The only way to change the world is to quit thinking about how you're related to others.