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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.
The brand is keen on creating advertisements that help consumers associate positive emotions with their products.
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.
His decision to associate with known troublemakers led to strained relationships with his more conservative friends.
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.
He completed his associate before transferring to university.
02
a person who frequently spends time with or accompanies another
Examples
He was seen with several close associates after the meeting.
She invited her associates to the dinner party.
03
a person who participates with others in a shared activity, project, or business
Examples
She introduced me as her business associate.
The suspect and his associates were arrested.
04
something that regularly occurs with or is closely linked to another
Examples
Fever is often an associate of infection.
Headaches can be an associate of stress.
05
a member of an organization with limited membership
Examples
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.
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.
The associate partner has fewer voting rights than the senior partner.
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