Relate (verb)

1. Make or show a connection between (two or more things).
2. Provide an account of (something); give an explanation of.

Origin:

Late middle english (in the sense "bring back, restore"): from latin relatus "brought back", past participle of referre.

Examples:

1. She related her experiences to the class.
2. The study relates the increase in crime to poverty.
3. He related the story of how he met his wife.
4. I can't relate to your complaints about the weather.
5. She related her problem to her counselor.