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as·so·ci·ate

verb
connect (someone or something) with something else in one's mind.
"I associated wealth with freedom"
synonyms: link, connect, couple, relate, identify, equate, bracket, think of together, think of in connection with, draw a parallel with, mention in the same breath as, set side by side with

noun
  1. a partner or colleague in business or at work.
    "he arranged for a close associate to take control of the institute"
    synonyms: partner, colleague, coworker, fellow worker, workmate, compatriot, comrade, friend, ally, supporter, wingman, confederate, connection, contact, acquaintance, accomplice, accessory, abetter, partner in crime, collaborator, colluder, fellow conspirator, henchman, confrère, crony, pal, chum, buddy, mate, oppo, offsider, compeer, conniver, consociate
  2. a person with limited or subordinate membership of an organization.
    "an Associate of the Linnaean Society"
  3. a concept connected with another.
    "the patient was asked to commit to memory a list of five paired associates"

adjective
joined or connected with an organization or business.
"an associate company"

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verb ; 1 · to join as a partner, friend, or companion. They were closely associated with each other during the war. ; 2 · to join or connect together : combine.
someone who is connected to another person as a business partner or companion: Claire invited several business associates to dinner.
verb (used with object) · to connect or bring into relation, as thought, feeling, memory, etc.: Many people associate dark clouds with depression and gloom.
Please tell us where you read or heard it. (including the quote, if possible). Legal Definition of ASSOCIATE. : a lawyer employed by a law firm — compare ...
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a person who joins with others in some activity or endeavor · verb. bring or come into association or action. synonyms: consociate. see moresee less · verb.
13 senses: (əˈsəʊʃɪˌeɪt , -sɪ-) 1. to link or connect in the mind or imagination 2. to keep company; mix socially 3. to form.
ASSOCIATE meaning: 1 : to think of one person or thing when you think of another person or thing usually + with; 2 : to be together with another person or ...
definition 1: to connect with something else in one's mind. I associate fall with going back to school. synonyms: ally, connect, identify, join, link, relate ...
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[transitive] to make a connection between people or things in your mind. associate somebody/something with somebody/something I always associate the smell ...
To bring (a person) into relationship with oneself or another as companion, partner, friend, etc. Webster's New World.