relate vs apply

relate and apply both are verbs.

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

As verbs, apply is a hyponym of relate; that is, apply is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than relate:

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