affiliation vs affiliate

affiliation and affiliate both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
affiliation	Yes	No	No	No
affiliate	Yes	No	Yes	No

affiliation (noun)	affiliate (noun)
the act of becoming formally connected or joined	a subsidiary or subordinate organization that is affiliated with another organization
a social or business relationship	a subordinate or subsidiary associate; a person who is affiliated with another or with an organization

affiliation (verb)	affiliate (verb)
	join in an affiliation
	keep company with; hang out with