Relate
Relate verb - To form a close personal relationship.
Work
Work verb - To be the cause of (a situation, action, or state of mind).
Common collocations
Both words in one sentence
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Like Simon, if Len says it was good, it was very good, and his criticisms virtually always relate to something the dancer needs to work on.
Source: The Mean Brit -
Despite easily having enough strength to suplex Lavi, she realizes that they both have flaws in how they relate to people and says they should both work on improving themselves starting the next day.
Source: Web Comic / Devil's Candy - Can be an effective way of allowing a broad demographic range to relate to a work.
Source: Age Progression Song
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