Re*late" , 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. [R.& Obs.]
Reckoning by the years of their own consecration without
relating to any imperial account.
Fuller.
Re*late" (r?-l?t"), v. t. [imp. & p. p. Related; p. pr. & vb.
n. Relating.]
[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. [Obs.]
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. [Obs. or R.]
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.]
Syn. -- To tell; recite; narrate; recount; rehearse; report; detail; describe.
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