apply vs relate

apply and relate both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
apply	No	No	Yes	No
relate	No	No	Yes	No

As verbs, relate is a hypernym of apply; that is, relate is a word with a broader meaning than apply:

Other hypernyms of apply include bear on, come to, concern, have to do with, pertain, refer, touch, touch on.

apply (verb)	relate (verb)
ask (for something)	make a logical or causal connection
refer (a word or name) to a person or thing	give an account of; narrate
put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose	have or establish a relationship to
coat, cover or smear a surface with	be relevant to
give or convey physically	be in a relationship with
avail oneself to
ensure observance of laws and rules
apply oneself to
be pertinent or relevant or applicable
be applicable to; as to an analysis