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

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

Lee knows that big investment won’t necessarily correlate directly to better results. — Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 15 July 2026 That stat is the 90th percentile of a player’s exit velocities over a season, and is tightly correlated with Bat Speed. — Eno Sarris, New York Times, 13 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for correlate

Recent Examples of Synonyms for correlate

Noun

Some unexpected foods provide us with abundant amounts of leucine without having to resort to supplements.

— Alessandra Signorelli, Vogue, 23 July 2026
Second, fueling the cellular engine with proper nutrition, like complex carbs, and considering supplements like creatine, alongside hormonal rhythms.

— Luciana Paulise, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026

Definition of supplement

Verb

Coach James Ramsey announced Wednesday that pitching coach Matt Taylor was promoted to associate head coach, with assistant Josh Schulman named the team’s new recruiting coordinator.

— Fisher Isbell, AJC.com, 23 July 2026
The department has reportedly been conducting a sweep of construction sites associated with contractors working on the Pfizer building.

— Andrew Rice, Curbed, 23 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

During the negotiations, authorities used drones to identify the trailer and make contact with the father, said Siskiyou County Sheriff Jeremiah LaRue.

— Emma Tucker, CNN Money, 18 July 2026
One suspect, who was not identified by police, was arrested and booked at the Sacramento County Main Jail on suspicion of battery causing serious bodily harm, Triplett said.

— Corey Schmidt, Sacbee.com, 18 July 2026

Definition of identify

Verb

The west is symbolic of death in mythology, but also connected to the land of Elysium, the final resting place for Greek heroes.

— Tanya Fedak, Variety, 18 July 2026
Its circular form remains intact, complemented by white oak floors, modern finishes, and a dramatic spiral staircase connecting each level.

— Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 18 July 2026

Definition of connect

Verb

SpaceX is an unusually difficult case because so much of its value lies in distant, nonlinear and related-party-entangled businesses with little public operating history.

— Shivaram Rajgopal, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026
Once considered purely practical, today’s residential mailboxes have evolved into an extension of a home’s exterior, offering a chance to relate your personality before anyone even reaches your front door.

— Mina Dragani, Architectural Digest, 22 July 2026

Definition of relate

Verb

There is little sense in trying to judge who brings more value by directly comparing their on-pitch output, given the two have been recruited to play very different roles.

— Cerys Jones, New York Times, 24 July 2026
Before taking out a debt consolidation loan, compare the APR, fees and repayment term carefully.

— Andreina Rodriguez, CNBC, 23 July 2026

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