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associate vs free-associate

free-associate vs associate

associate is a noun but free-associate is not a noun.

associate is an adjective but free-associate is not an adjective.

associate and free-associate both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
associate Yes Yes Yes No
free-associate No No Yes No
As verbs, free-associate is a hyponym of associate; that is, free-associate is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than associate:
  • associate: make a logical or causal connection
  • free-associate: associate freely
Other hyponyms of associate include remember, interrelate, correlate, identify, have in mind, mean, think of.
associate (noun) free-associate (noun)
a degree granted by a two-year college on successful completion of the undergraduates course of studies
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
associate (adjective) free-associate (adjective)
having partial rights and privileges or subordinate status
associate (verb) free-associate (verb)
make a logical or causal connection associate freely
bring or come into association or action
keep company with; hang out with
Difference between associate and free-associate

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