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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
to associate
01
to interact and spend time with someone, of whom others do not approve
02
to make a connection between someone or something and another in the mind
associate
01
having partial rights and privileges or subordinate status
Example
Business associates often choose to dine in upscale restaurants for meetings.
The firm required all new associates to hold a Juris Doctor degree.
The preceptor in the law firm provided hands-on training to new associates, preparing them for legal practice.
In a dramatic turn of events, the former associate decided to denounce the corrupt politician.
The rival gang member dropped a dime on his former associates to gain protection and a reduced sentence.
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