free-associate vs connect

free-associate and connect both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
free-associate	No	No	Yes	No
connect	No	No	Yes	No

As verbs, connect is a hypernym of free-associate; that is, connect is a word with a broader meaning than free-associate:

Other hypernyms of free-associate include associate, colligate, link, link up, relate, tie in.

free-associate (verb)	connect (verb)
associate freely	make a logical or causal connection
	join for the purpose of communication
	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