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free-associate vs associate

associate vs free-associate

free-associate is not a noun while associate is a noun.

free-associate is not an adjective while associate is an adjective.

free-associate and associate both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
free-associate No No Yes No
associate Yes Yes Yes No
As verbs, associate is a hypernym of free-associate; that is, associate is a word with a broader meaning than free-associate:
  • free-associate: associate freely
  • associate: make a logical or causal connection
Other hypernyms of free-associate include colligate, connect, link, link up, relate, tie in.
free-associate (noun) associate (noun)
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
free-associate (adjective) associate (adjective)
having partial rights and privileges or subordinate status
free-associate (verb) associate (verb)
associate freely make a logical or causal connection
bring or come into association or action
keep company with; hang out with
Difference between free-associate and associate

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