calculate vs compute

calculate and compute both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
calculate	No	No	Yes	No
compute	No	No	Yes	No

As verbs, calculate and compute are synonyms defined as:

Other synonyms of calculate include cipher, cypher, figure, reckon, work out.

calculate (verb)	compute (verb)
make a mathematical calculation or computation	make a mathematical calculation or computation
specifically design a product, event, or activity for a certain public
judge to be probable
have faith or confidence in
predict in advance
keep an account of