interrelate

[in-ter-ri-leyt]

verb (used with or without object)

interrelated, interrelating 

1. to bring or enter into reciprocal relation.

interrelate

/ ˌɪntərɪˈleɪt /

verb

1. to place in or come into a mutual or reciprocal relationship

Other Word Forms

• interrelationship noun
• interrelation noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of interrelate¹

First recorded in 1885–90; back formation from interrelated

Example Sentences

"We know that all sorts of aspects of emotional wellbeing impact academic performance - they are all interrelated," she said.

From BBC

“That’s not to say we haven’t had some players who underperformed or took longer to get to speed than we thought. But the midfield consistency also impacts guys. Everything’s sort of interrelated.”

From Los Angeles Times

It's an almost weekly occurrence because, since Rodri's injury, these two distinct but interrelated problems have infected every part of the pitch.

From BBC

Because increasing climate volatility is linked to various interrelated hazards, the scientists said there is “an urgent need for disaster management, emergency preparedness, and infrastructure design” to incorporate the intensifying risks of these “cascading impacts.”

From Los Angeles Times

Winter said if there is a thread that has run through her work, it’s curiosity — a desire to look at how to fix interrelated problems.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• affect 
• apply 
• ascribe 
• assign 
• associate 
• compare 
• concern 
• connect 
• link 
• pertain 
• refer 

When To Use

What does interrelate mean?

When things interrelate, they are closely connected to each other and may affect each other.Such things can be described with the adjective interrelated. Interrelate can also mean to cause things to become connected in this way.Interrelate and interrelated are used in situations in which two or more elements strongly influence each other or are closely linked to each other. For example, a study on unemployment and crime in a particular area may conclude that they interrelate. Saying that two things interrelate does not necessarily mean that one causes the other or that they cause each other (though in some cases this may be true).The word interrelate is typically used in the discussion of complex topics, such as economics, science, and politics. These often involve situations in which multiple things are happening at the same time. Things that interrelate can impact each other or work together to affect something else.For example, the economy is affected by many factors that interrelate, such as employment, interest rates, and inflation. These and many other factors interrelate to determine the overall state of the economy.Example: The strength of the hurricane depends on how several factors interrelate, including temperature and air pressure.