ally vs associate

ally and associate both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
ally	Yes	No	Yes	No
associate	Yes	Yes	Yes	No

As nouns, associate is a hypernym of ally; that is, associate is a word with a broader meaning than ally:

As verbs, associate is a hypernym of ally; that is, associate is a word with a broader meaning than ally:

Other hypernyms of ally include affiliate, assort, consort.

ally (noun)	associate (noun)
a friendly nation	a degree granted by a two-year college on successful completion of the undergraduates course of studies
an associate who provides cooperation or assistance	any event that usually accompanies or is closely connected with another
	a person who joins with others in some activity or endeavor
	a friend who is frequently in the company of another
	a person with subordinate membership in a society, institution, or commercial enterprise

ally (adjective)	associate (adjective)
	having partial rights and privileges or subordinate status

ally (verb)	associate (verb)
become an ally or associate, as by a treaty or marriage	make a logical or causal connection
	bring or come into association or action
	keep company with; hang out with