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in relation toconcerning or with regard to something; in connection with

Part of speech: PREPOSITION

Definition: concerning or with regard to something; in connection with

Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪn rɪˈleɪʃən tu/

Example Sentences

  • My mom always asks me weird questions in relation to my dating life.
  • The new rules in relation to smartphone use at school are quite strict.
  • I have no idea what to say in relation to his terrible cooking.

in relation to

PREPOSITION

[/ɪn rɪˈleɪʃən tu/]

concerning or with regard to something; in connection with

concerning or with regard to something; in connection with
💡 Concept

concerning or with regard to something; in connection with

Policies in relation to one nation inspire another's creation!
🎵 Rhyme

Policies in relation to one nation inspire another's creation!

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ɪn rɪˈleɪʃən tu/
🇬🇧 UK/ɪn rɪˈleɪʃən tuː/

🌳Etymology

🎵Rhyme

nationstationcreation
nation
station
creation

🔗Collocations

in relation to the problem
in relation to current events
questions in relation to
discuss in relation to
analyze in relation to
in relation to policy

📝Examples

😄 Fun example

My mom always asks me weird questions in relation to my dating life.

The new rules in relation to smartphone use at school are quite strict.

😄 Fun example

I have no idea what to say in relation to his terrible cooking.

The survey results in relation to student satisfaction were surprising.

📚Related Words

Synonyms

concerningregardingwith respect toaboutas for

Antonyms

unrelated toapart from

Related

connectionrelationshiprelevancecorrelation

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