correlate

²cor·re·late

verb \-ˌlāt\

cor·re·lat·edcor·re·lat·ing

Definition of CORRELATE

intransitive verb

: to bear reciprocal or mutual relations : correspond

transitive verb

1

a : to establish a mutual or reciprocal relation between <correlate activities in the lab and the field> b : to show correlation or a causal relationship between

2

: to present or set forth so as to show relationship <he correlates the findings of the scientists, the psychologists, and the mystics — Eugene Exman>

— cor·re·lat·able \-ˌlā-tə-bəl\ adjective

— cor·re·lat·or \-ˌlā-tər\ noun

Examples of CORRELATE

1. There is no evidence correlating height and intelligence.
2. <a demanding father who always correlated success with hard work>

First Known Use of CORRELATE

circa 1742

Related to CORRELATE

Synonyms: connect, associate, identify, link, relate

Related Words: compare, equate, liken; group, join, lump (together), tie (together)

Near Antonyms: contrast, differentiate, discriminate, distinguish, separate, set off

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