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correlate vs relate

relate vs correlate

correlate is a noun but relate is not a noun.

correlate is an adjective but relate is not an adjective.

correlate and relate both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
correlate Yes Yes Yes No
relate No No Yes No
As verbs, relate is a hypernym of correlate; that is, relate is a word with a broader meaning than correlate:
  • correlate: bring into a mutual, complementary, or reciprocal relation
  • relate: make a logical or causal connection
Other hypernyms of correlate include associate, colligate, connect, link, link up, tie in.
correlate (noun) relate (noun)
either of two or more related or complementary variables
correlate (adjective) relate (adjective)
mutually related
correlate (verb) relate (verb)
bring into a mutual, complementary, or reciprocal relation make a logical or causal connection
to bear a reciprocal or mutual relation give an account of; narrate
have or establish a relationship to
be relevant to
be in a relationship with
Difference between correlate and relate

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