Synonyms for

Relating

Verb / rɪˈleɪtɪŋ / / ri:ˈleɪtɪŋ / Another word for relating — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Relating means to make a connection or to tell a story about something.

Synonyms & similar words

relate touch havetodoewith connect dissociate linkup cometo touchon interrelate pertain tiein associate refer link concern colligate bearon connecting communicating recounting telling sharing correlating linking associating narrating describing recounting reporting retelling expressing conveying discussing chronicling reciting detailing sharing

Synonyms by register

Formal

pertaining concerning regarding appertaining

Informal

about connected to involving

Literary

bespeaking allied

Antonyms

disconnecting separating dividing distancing unrelated

Common collocations

  • relating to
  • relating the
  • relating back
  • relating to each other
  • relating to the
  • relating to a
  • relating to this

Word family

noun relation
verb relate
adjective relative
adverb relatively

Usage note

The phrase 'relating to' is a very common and versatile prepositional phrase. Be mindful of using more specific verbs when possible to avoid vagueness.

Example sentences

  1. I am relating my favorite book to my friend.
  2. She is relating a story about her vacation.
  3. The teacher is relating a lesson on history.
  4. The scientist is relating his findings to the group.
  5. The singer is relating a song to the audience.

Quotes

  • The art of communication is the language of leadership. - James Humes
  • The success of love is in the loving - it is not in the result of loving. - Mother Teresa
  • The most important thing in communication is hearing what isn't said. - Peter Drucker

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