associate

/ɐsˈəʊsɪˌeɪt/

/əˈsoʊsiˌeɪt/, /əˈsoʊsiət/, /əˈsoʊʃiˌeɪt/, /əˈsoʊʃiət/

[noun] [verb] [adjective]

Associate

[NOUN]

a degree granted by a two-year college on successful completion of the undergraduates course of studies

synonyms : associate degree

a friend who is frequently in the company of another

synonyms : companion

comrade

familiar

fellow

a person who joins with others in some activity or endeavor

any event that usually accompanies or is closely connected with another

a member of an organization with limited membership

to associate

[VERB]

MAIN VERB

make a logical or causal connection

synonyms : colligate

antonyms : decouple

to interact and spend time with someone, of whom others do not approve

synonyms : affiliate

assort

consort

to make a connection between someone or something with another in the mind

synonyms : consociate

associate

[ADJECTIVE]

having partial rights and privileges or subordinate status

Examples

1. Myths from other parts of eastern Asia also associate dragons with water and imperial power.

2. Astronomers usually associate those conditions with the space around a black hole.

3. Germans associate the colours of the modern flag with freedom and unity.

4. Other people associate money with hard work.

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