CORRELATE Synonyms: 34 Similar and Opposite Words

correlate 1 of 2

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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Noun

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

Meanwhile, planets like GJ 1061c or K2-3d may have older evolutionary histories, but that doesn’t correlate to highly advanced inhabitants. — Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 23 Sep. 2026 Once a trend or pattern has been identified, feedback sessions can be replayed to correlate feedback with behavior. — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 17 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for correlate

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Noun

Starting from pre-pregnancy, starting from preconception, parents are told to start managing their health, to start managing all possible risks through nutrition and vitamins and supplements and exercise.

— Nicholas Florko, STAT, 29 Sep. 2026
Instead, Shapiro says to think of milk as a supplement to your overall fluid intake.

— Veronica Cristino, Vogue, 29 Sep. 2026

Definition of supplement

Verb

Core people who don't work, a lot of people associate those folks by the color of their skin.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 1 Oct. 2026
According to Pennington, Edward Jones has been using AI to better identify common financial scenarios their clients encounter, and gain new insight into both their experience and the emotions associated with it.

— Jeff John Roberts, Fortune, 1 Oct. 2026

Definition of associate

Noun

Jodie Woods served as a bright complement to her sister’s gold look, wearing a pink Alberta Ferretti evening gown that features a distinctive, theatrical floor-length cape detail integrated into a sleek silhouette with a high-leg slit.

— Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 25 Sep. 2026
That’s made for an exhilarating first impression and a potentially stunning complement to quarterback Patrick Mahomes as the Chiefs prepare to take on the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday night at Arrowhead Stadium.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of complement

Verb

Gen Z versus millennials The BofA analysis found that older millennials spent the most on hobbies in the three months to August, spending more than double per consumer than Gen Z, the cohort BofA identified as spending the least.

— Sawdah Bhaimiya, CNBC, 27 Sep. 2026
Slow down enough to identify the point that actually matters.

— Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 26 Sep. 2026

Definition of identify

Verb

Turang connected off Quinn Mathews (2-4) in the fifth inning for his 21st home run and 99th RBI this season.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 27 Sep. 2026
Similarly, don’t run the washing machine or dishwasher because both connect electricity with plumbing—once again, a bad combination.

— Sheila Kim, The Spruce, 26 Sep. 2026

Definition of connect

Verb

Lisa Janssen, a Brookfield resident, tried to get the state to set aside two liens against her son and deceased husband, both of whom had been to prison for a variety of larceny, theft and drug-related crimes.

— Ginny Monk, Hartford Courant, 28 Sep. 2026
Instead, our plants might be dealing with heat and drought-related leaf scorch.

— Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 27 Sep. 2026

Definition of relate

Verb

Its rankings have been criticized for various reasons – including the claim that these rankings equate academic quality with a school’s money.

— Austin Sarat, The Conversation, 28 Sep. 2026
No serious person could reasonably equate the NFL draft process with an auction block.

— Bobby Burack OutKick, FOXNews.com, 22 Sep. 2026

Definition of equate

Verb

Certifying a council as fair means comparing it against every possible group of voters and every slate of candidates that group can claim.

— Lyndie Chiou, Scientific American, 2 Oct. 2026
To date, most analyses have compared patients’ genomes against a standard DNA sequence constructed from a limited number of people.

— Euan Ashley, STAT, 1 Oct. 2026

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