connect vs correlate

connect is not a noun while correlate is a noun.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
connect	No	No	Yes	No
correlate	Yes	Yes	Yes	No

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

Other hyponyms of connect include remember, interrelate, identify, free-associate, have in mind, mean, think of.

connect (noun)	correlate (noun)
	either of two or more related or complementary variables

connect (adjective)	correlate (adjective)
	mutually related

connect (verb)	correlate (verb)
make a logical or causal connection	bring into a mutual, complementary, or reciprocal relation
join for the purpose of communication	to bear a reciprocal or mutual relation
join by means of communication equipment
connect, fasten, or put together two or more pieces
land on or hit solidly
plug into an outlet
hit or play a ball successfully
establish communication with someone
establish a rapport or relationship
be or become joined or united or linked
be scheduled so as to provide continuing service, as in transportation