refer vs relate

refer and relate both are verbs.

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

As verbs, refer and relate are synonyms defined as:

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

refer (verb)	relate (verb)
think of, regard, or classify under a subsuming principle or with a general group or in relation to another	make a logical or causal connection
have as a meaning	give an account of; narrate
make reference to	have or establish a relationship to
use a name to designate	be relevant to
seek information from	be in a relationship with
send or direct for treatment, information, or a decision
be relevant to