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relate vs correlate

correlate vs relate

relate is not a noun while correlate is a noun.

relate is not an adjective while correlate is an adjective.

relate and correlate both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
relate No No Yes No
correlate Yes Yes Yes No
As verbs, correlate is a hyponym of relate; that is, correlate is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than relate:
  • relate: make a logical or causal connection
  • correlate: bring into a mutual, complementary, or reciprocal relation
Other hyponyms of relate include remember, interrelate, identify, free-associate, have in mind, mean, think of.
relate (noun) correlate (noun)
either of two or more related or complementary variables
relate (adjective) correlate (adjective)
mutually related
relate (verb) correlate (verb)
make a logical or causal connection bring into a mutual, complementary, or reciprocal relation
give an account of; narrate to bear a reciprocal or mutual relation
have or establish a relationship to
be relevant to
be in a relationship with
Difference between relate and correlate

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