Relate to
If you have had a recent enlightenment, you might relate to the cartoon characters who illustrate their ideas with an illuminated light bulb above their heads.
Hi, there. "relate to" has two meanings according to the dictionaries.
1. to be connected to a particular subject
2. to understand a situation or someone's feelings
Could you tell me which one is the right answer of the sentence?
Top answer
There are other definitions. Not every dictionary will have every definition, and some definitions will only appear in the better dictionaries. In your sentence, "relate to" means "feel a connection with, feel empathy for and identify with".
- There are other definitions.
- Not every dictionary will have every definition, and some definitions will only appear in the better dictionaries.
- In your sentence, "relate to" means "feel a connection with, feel empathy for and identify with".
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There are other definitions. Not every dictionary will have every definition, and some definitions will only appear in the better dictionaries. In your sentence, "relate to" means "feel a connection with, feel empathy for and identify with".
01. is the best choice. You are just like those cartoon characters. You're "connected" to them, so to speak. There is no sense here of understanding the characters' feelings or their situation.
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