v. 25B6; verb
socio-economic status often correlates with educational achievement : CORRESPOND, match, parallel, agree, tally, tie in, be consistent, be compatible, be consonant, coordinate, dovetail, relate, conform; informal square; N. Amer. informal jibe.
consumption of such foods was correlated with a decreased risk for certain cancers : CONNECT, establish a relationship/connection between, associate, relate.
contrast.