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Common collocations with relate in American Collocation

relate verb

US /rɪˈleɪt/

only or mainly

especially
exclusively
mainly
mostly
particularly
primarily
principally
solely
specifically

This section relates solely to unincorporated charities.

closely

clearly
closely
directly
strongly

Scientists are interested in the viscoelasticity of cells, since it directly relates to their biological functioning.

not closely

loosely

I suspected that the first and second halves might only loosely relate to each other.

subject

discipline
issue
issue
matter
theme
topic

This web page will include features and articles on a wide range of topics relating to Latin and Roman culture.

question or action

complaint
enquiry
query
question

There were complaints relating to defective goods and faulty installation.

law or rule

enactment
law
legislation
provision
regulation
rule

This legislation relates to offshore and non-resident business.

document

article
correspondence
data
document
documentation
material
paper
record
statistic

The police can require a mobile-phone operator to provide traffic data relating to a suspect’s use of a mobile phone.

argument

dispute

Our lawyers are able to advise on disputes relating to website and partnering agreements.

crime

offence

The ambulance driver was subsequently convicted for a driving offence relating to the accident.