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to associate
01
to make a connection between someone or something and another in the mind
Ditransitive: to associate sth with sth
Examples
Many people associate the smell of freshly baked cookies with warmth and home.
02
to interact and spend time with someone or a group of people
Transitive: to associate with sb
Examples
Despite warnings from her family, she continues to associate with individuals involved in questionable activities.
Associate
01
a type of academic qualification, usually a degree awarded by a community or junior college after a two-year undergraduate program
Examples
She earned an associate in computer science.
02
a person who frequently spends time with or accompanies another
Examples
He was seen with several close associates after the meeting.
03
a person who participates with others in a shared activity, project, or business
Examples
She introduced me as her business associate.
04
something that regularly occurs with or is closely linked to another
Examples
Fever is often an associate of infection.
05
a member of an organization with limited membership
Examples
She became an associate of the club after being nominated by a current member.
associate
01
having limited rights or privileges, often lower or subordinate compared with full members or participants
Examples
She was elected an associate member of the society.
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