assort vs sort out

assort and sort out both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
assort	No	No	Yes	No
sort out	No	No	Yes	No

As verbs, assort and sort out are synonyms defined as:

Other synonyms of assort include class, classify, separate, sort.

assort (verb)	sort out (verb)
arrange or order by classes or categories	arrange or order by classes or categories
keep company with; hang out with	make free from confusion or ambiguity; make clear
	punish in order to gain control or enforce obedience