Definition

To show or establish a relationship or connection between two or more things.

Example

The study aims to correlate the amount of exercise with overall health.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Have you noticed how our moods correlate with the weather?

Totally! I always feel more energetic when it's sunny.

Right? It's interesting to see how much the weather can affect us.

Yeah, it makes me wonder how many other things correlate with our feelings.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Correlate → It is formed from "cor-" (meaning together) and "relatus" (meaning brought back or related). The word describes the act of bringing together or establishing a relationship between two or more things.

Memory Tip

Think of things being 'brought together' ('cor-') in a relationship ('relatus') — that's what correlate means.

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