associate vs ally

associate and ally both are nouns.

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

As nouns, ally is a hyponym of associate; that is, ally is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than associate:

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

Other hyponyms of associate include date, go out, go steady, see, accompany, companion, company, keep company.

associate (noun)	ally (noun)
a degree granted by a two-year college on successful completion of the undergraduates course of studies	a friendly nation
any event that usually accompanies or is closely connected with another	an associate who provides cooperation or assistance
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

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

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