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correlate vs associate

associate vs correlate

correlate and associate both are nouns.

correlate and associate both are adjectives.

correlate and associate both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
correlate Yes Yes Yes No
associate Yes Yes Yes No
As verbs, associate is a hypernym of correlate; that is, associate is a word with a broader meaning than correlate:
  • correlate: bring into a mutual, complementary, or reciprocal relation
  • associate: make a logical or causal connection
Other hypernyms of correlate include colligate, connect, link, link up, relate, tie in.
correlate (noun) associate (noun)
either of two or more related or complementary variables 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
correlate (adjective) associate (adjective)
mutually related having partial rights and privileges or subordinate status
correlate (verb) associate (verb)
bring into a mutual, complementary, or reciprocal relation make a logical or causal connection
to bear a reciprocal or mutual relation bring or come into association or action
keep company with; hang out with
Difference between correlate and associate

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