associate
/əˈsəʊsi.ət//əˈsoʊsi.ət/noun
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A person united with another or others in an act, enterprise, or business; a partner.
Somebody with whom one works, coworker, colleague.
A companion; a comrade.
One that habitually accompanies or is associated with another; an attendant circumstance.
verb
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To join in or form a league, union, or association.
To spend time socially; keep company.
Example: She associates with her coworkers on weekends.
(with with) To join as a partner, ally, or friend.
Example: He associated his name with many environmental causes.
To connect or join together; combine.
Example: particles of gold associated with other substances
Synonyms:attachjoinput togetherunite
adjective
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Joined with another or others and having lower status.
Example: The associate editor is someone who has some experience in editing but not sufficient experience to qualify for a senior post.
Having partial status or privileges.
Example: He is an associate member of the club.
Following or accompanying; concomitant.
Connected by habit or sympathy.
Example: associate motions: those that occur sympathetically, in consequence of preceding motions