Relate
Part of speech: verb
Definition: To tell in a descriptive way. To give an association. To make a connection from sth to sth (e.g. to relate this to that). To have a connection. To interact. To respond through reaction. To identify with, understand.
Example sentence: If someone is being bullied or feels like an outsider, and they relate to something that I've done, even if it's just igniting a spark, that's great. I had that feeling as a kid. I was messed with no end.
Connect
Part of speech: verb
Definition: To join (to another object): to attach, or to be intended to attach or capable of attaching, to another object.To join: to attach, or to be intended to attach or capable of attaching, to each other.To join (two other objects), or to join (one object) to (another object): to be a link between two objects, thereby attaching them to each other.To join (two other objects), or to join (one object) to (another object): to take one object and attach it to another.To join an electrical or telephone line to a circuit or network.To associate.To make a travel connection; to switch from one means of transport to another as part of the same trip.
Example sentence: We try to connect with the audience as much as we can. We feel the energy from the audience, and it gives us so much joy and inspiration.