relate vs refer

relate and refer both are verbs.

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

As verbs, relate and refer are synonyms defined as:

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

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