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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Recent Examples of correlate

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

What does Open Command do and not do in terms of correlating with pitcher quality statistics? — Eno Sarris, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026 Experts believe the silver was organized by weight, which directly correlated with the metal’s value. — Francesca Aton, ARTnews.com, 3 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for correlate

Recent Examples of Synonyms for correlate

Noun

Psyllium husk is a popular supplement that may provide some helpful benefits.

— Melissa Fiorenza, HEALTH, 11 Sep. 2026
Communities draw from local taxes or other fees to support their modest flood control budgets and supplement grant funding.

— Kaleigh Yost, The Conversation, 10 Sep. 2026

Definition of supplement

Verb

Trump has opposed mail voting and blamed fraud associated with mail voting for his 2020 election loss.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 16 Sep. 2026
That damage can affect circulation and increase the risk of stroke and other changes associated with cognitive decline.

— Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 16 Sep. 2026

Definition of associate

Noun

Bregman’s improvement has been a complement to Pete Crow-Armstrong’s incredible season and lengthens the Cubs lineup.

— Andy Martinez, Chicago Tribune, 11 Sep. 2026
During the postseason last year, the football world finally glimpsed the full complement of Mosley’s powers.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 11 Sep. 2026

Definition of complement

Verb

Programs such as HyCAT are intended to provide more frequent opportunities to test technologies in realistic flight conditions, potentially allowing developers to identify problems earlier and iterate more quickly.

— Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 6 Sep. 2026
Plaintiffs sought information identifying people involved in conceiving, creating, and carrying out the fund.

— Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 5 Sep. 2026

Definition of identify

Verb

That gave Michigan one more shot, and Underwood made this one count, connecting with JJ Buchanan for a game-winning 47-yard touchdown to avert disaster in Kyle Whittingham’s debut as Wolverines coach.

— Austin Meek, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2026
The next step will connect microscopic damage with the properties that matter most for fusion magnets.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 5 Sep. 2026

Definition of connect

Verb

Some contracts also limit coverage for rust, corrosion or sediment-related problems.

— Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 14 Sep. 2026
And though the plot of Kidman’s abusive boyfriend Jimmy Angelov (played by Goran Visnjic) felt jarring to some, Dunne personally related, as his sister, actress Dominique Dunne, was murdered by her ex in 1982.

— Angie Martoccio, Rolling Stone, 13 Sep. 2026

Definition of relate

Verb

My 25-year career had taught me to equate sales targets and budgets with accountability.

— Sebastian Guth, Fortune, 10 Sep. 2026
The character is a type-A perfect student who never has a single hair out of place — a way of being that Gerber has stepped into after years in the fashion industry where perfection is often equated with sublime beauty.

— Michel Ghanem, CNN Money, 9 Sep. 2026

Definition of equate

Verb

Nishiyama and his team compared maps showing faults and other geologic signs of contraction on Mercury with newer maps highlighting surface roughness.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 11 Sep. 2026
Among students from China, Japan and South Korea, fewer than 10% reported that their peers were distracted by digital devices during science lessons, compared with the global average of 28%.

— Stephanie Yang, CNN Money, 10 Sep. 2026

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