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Associate
/ɐsˈəʊsɪˌeɪt/
/əˈsoʊsiˌeɪt/, /əˈsoʊsiət/, /əˈsoʊʃiˌeɪt/, /əˈsoʊʃiət/Associate
01
a degree granted by a two-year college on successful completion of the undergraduates course of studies
02
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
03
a person who joins with others in some activity or endeavor
04
any event that usually accompanies or is closely connected with another
05
a member of an organization with limited membership
Example
She became an associate of the club after being nominated by a current member.
Associates of the organization have access to exclusive events and networking opportunities.
He was honored to be invited as an associate of the prestigious research institute.
to associate
01
to interact and spend time with someone or a group of people
Transitive: to associate with sb
Example
Despite warnings from her family, she continues to associate with individuals involved in questionable activities.
His decision to associate with known troublemakers led to strained relationships with his more conservative friends.
The community disapproves of those who associate with the rumored troublemaker in town.
02
to make a connection between someone or something and another in the mind
Ditransitive: to associate sth with sth
Example
Many people associate the smell of freshly baked cookies with warmth and home.
The brand is keen on creating advertisements that help consumers associate positive emotions with their products.
Some students associate the library with a quiet and focused environment for studying.
associate
01
having partial rights and privileges or subordinate status
