be related to — to have a connection with something; to be connected or associated with
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: to have a connection with something; to be connected or associated with
Pronunciation (IPA): /bi rɪˈleɪtɪd tu/
Example Sentences
- My pizza addiction is somehow related to my empty wallet.
- Climate change is directly related to human activities.
- Her bad mood is definitely related to running out of coffee this morning.
be related to
NOUN[/bi rɪˈleɪtɪd tu/]
to have a connection with something; to be connected or associated with
The detective proved that the suspect was related to the crime by connecting his photo to the stolen car.
The scientist proved that the glowing tube was related to the virus by carrying it back to the matching computer. (RE(back) + LATE(carry) + TO(toward))
The glowing blue footprint was a major clue that proved the thief was related to the crime.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The phrase derives from Latin 'relatus', the past participle of 'referre', meaning 'to carry back' or 'bring again'. The sense evolved from the literal meaning of transporting or carrying to the figurative meaning of establishing a connection or relationship between persons or things.
Breakdown
re- (again, back) + latus (carried, brought), where 'latus' is the past participle stem of 'ferre' (to carry). The prefix and root combine to express the notion of bringing things together or establishing a connection.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My pizza addiction is somehow related to my empty wallet.”
“Climate change is directly related to human activities.”
“Her bad mood is definitely related to running out of coffee this morning.”
“The two incidents are closely related to each other.”
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