CORRELATE Synonyms: 34 Similar and Opposite Words

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noun

ˈkȯr-ə-lət

Definition of correlate

as in supplement

something that serves to complete or make up for a deficiency in something else the often uneasy relationship between the employer and his correlate, the employee

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verb

ˈkȯr-ə-ˌlāt

as in to associate

to think of (something) in combination a demanding father who always correlated success with hard work

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Recent Examples of correlate

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Not being able to focus correlates with a lower ability to recall information, according to a 2020 study conducted by Stanford University researchers. — Renée Onque, CNBC, 12 Mar. 2026 But gold’s now-unpredictable relationship with a once-reliable correlate is yet another sign investors are bracing themselves in case things go sideways. — Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 11 Feb. 2026

Verb

Appetite suppression through smelling of dark chocolate correlates with changes in ghrelin in young women. — Cathy Nelson, Health, 20 July 2026 Irrespective of a student’s major or family income, financial support (from any source, in any amount) correlates with higher graduation rates. — Jay A. Perman, Baltimore Sun, 18 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for correlate

Recent Examples of Synonyms for correlate

Noun

All supplements may cause side effects, drug interactions, or pose a risk to specific populations.

— Megan Nunn, Verywell Health, 30 July 2026
Several companies already sell oyster extract supplements promising natural testosterone support and hormone balance.

— Samantha Agate, Sacbee.com, 29 July 2026

Definition of supplement

Verb

DutchBoy detects unusual sensor spikes associated with those events and alerts engineers before defects occur.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 29 July 2026
Unlike burnout, which is typically associated with chronic stress and heavy workloads, career rust-out is linked to a lack of purpose, challenge or stimulation at work.

— ABC News, ABC News, 29 July 2026

Definition of associate

Noun

Most investors cannot independently evaluate immunology, gene editing, RNA therapeutics, complement biology, oncology biomarkers, or statistical powering assumptions in clinical trials.

— Steve Brozak, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
Quinn Hughes K'Andre Miller Sebastian Cossa That’s three forward lines (including a second line built from three trades that all involved the same pick), a full complement of defensemen and even a goalie.

— Sean McIndoe, New York Times, 21 July 2026

Definition of complement

Verb

An investigation led to Jamar Quarmaine Propst, 36, and Tosha Lee Lewis, 36, being identified as suspects, and they were arrested on July 25, the sheriff’s office said.

— Mark Price July 26, Charlotte Observer, 26 July 2026
The Tarrant County Medical Examiner’s Office identified the victim as 57-year-old Rachel Davis.

— Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 July 2026

Definition of identify

Verb

Now, Sedalia is connected via major highways 50 and 65, which Imhauser said brings in a huge amount of traffic.

— Sophie Lindberg, Kansas City Star, 26 July 2026
The Bab el-Mandeb Strait, at the southern tip of the Arabian Peninsula, is another vital shipping chokepoint, connecting the Red Sea to the Gulf of Aden.

— Jason Ma, Fortune, 25 July 2026

Definition of connect

Verb

The company beat on the top line but missed Wall Street’s earnings forecast on the legal and severance-related charges.

— Todd Spangler, Variety, 29 July 2026
Not held separately, not synced on a schedule, but modeled so the system understands how records relate rather than just storing them.

— Patrick O'Connor, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026

Definition of relate

Verb

For business leaders, understanding tokens is becoming essential for budgeting AI projects, comparing models and controlling costs.

— Bernard Marr, Forbes.com, 30 July 2026
Brady won his seventh Super Bowl title and fifth Super Bowl MVP award at 43, but given how much an NBA player has to use his legs compared with a pocket quarterback, a significant contribution to a Sixers title at 42 might just top it.

— Ian O'Connor, New York Times, 30 July 2026

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