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which preposition is more appropriate

relation to or relation with


as i have seen both being used with relation

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which preposition is more appropriate

relation to or relation with


as i have seen both being used with relation

thanks

Dear learner:

relation to

The relation of X to Y is unchanging.
Eating habits have a direct relation to life expectancy.
Their actions bear no relation to what they claim to believe.

relation(s) with

Burma's relations with the rest of the world are strained.
He was troubled by his relation with God.
The teacher was careful to monitor the students' relations with each other.

I hope this is helpful,

Petra
 
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