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   associate

   verb

   • 1. connect (someone or something) with something else in one's mind: "I associated wealth with freedom" Similar linkconnectcouplerelateidentifyequatebracketthink of togetherthink of in connection withdraw a parallel withmention in the same breath asset side by side with
   • ▪ connect (something) with something else because they occur together or one produces the other: "the environmental problems associated with nuclear waste"
   • ▪ be involved with: "she has been associated with the project from the first" Similar mixkeep companyminglesocializeget togethergo aroundrub shouldersfraternizeconsorthave dealingsrub elbowsinformal:hobnobrun aroundhang outhang abouthang aroundknock aboutknock aroundpal uppal aroundchum aroundbe thick with
   • ▪ allow oneself to be connected with or seen to be supportive of: "I cannot associate myself with some of the language used" Similar affiliatealignconnectjoinjoin upjoin forcesattachcombineteam upband togetherbe in leagueallyform an alliancesyndicatefederateconsolidateincorporateconjoinmergeintegrate
   • ▪ meet or have dealings with someone regarded with disapproval: "he began to associate with the Mafia"

   noun

   • 1. a partner or companion in business or at work: "a close associate of the Minister"
   • 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

   • 1. connected with an organization or business: "an associate company"
   • ▪ having shared function or membership but with a lesser status: "the associate director of the academy"

   Word Origin late Middle English (as a verb in the sense ‘join with in a common purpose’; as an adjective in the sense ‘allied’): from Latin associat- ‘joined’, from the verb associare, from ad- ‘to’ + socius ‘sharing, allied’.

   Derivatives

   • 1. associability noun
   • 2. associable adjective
   • 3. associateship noun
   • 4. associator noun

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2. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › associateAssociate Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of ASSOCIATE is to join as a partner, friend, or companion. How to use associate in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Associate.

3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishASSOCIATE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   ASSOCIATE definition: 1. to connect someone or something in your mind with someone or something else: 2. someone who is…. Learn more.

4. uk.indeed.com › career-advice › finding-a-jobWhat Does 'Associate' Mean in a Job Title? (Jobs and Salary)

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   Jun 25, 2024 · The term 'associate' in a job title implies a lower ranking position than other roles without the title, but with comparable job functions to assistant roles. Associate roles exist in law, academia, business, healthcare and retail.

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   To associate is to connect or relate multiple things together. The noun form of associate, pronounced uh-soh-shee-it, often refers to a business partner but can also be used more generally to describe a friend or even an acquaintance.

6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishASSOCIATE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   If you associate someone or something with another thing, the two are connected in your mind. Through science we've got the idea of associating progress with the future. [ VERB noun + with ]

7. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › AssociateAssociate - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms - Vocabulary.com

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   As a noun, in employment, an associate is someone who is in a junior position. You might hear about associates at law firms, hoping to make partner one day. However, some companies also use associate to mean any employee, regardless of rank or seniority. The noun associate can also mean a friend or

8. www.thefreedictionary.com › associateAssociate - definition of associate by The Free Dictionary

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   1. (tr) to link or connect in the mind or imagination: to associate Christmas with fun. 2. (intr) to keep company; mix socially: to associate with writers. 4. (tr; usually passive) to consider in conjunction; connect: rainfall is associated with humidity.

9. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › english-wordASSOCIATE - Meaning & Translations | Collins English Dictionary

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   someone or something with another thing, the two are connected in your mind. Master the word "ASSOCIATE" in English: definitions, translations, synonyms, pronunciations, examples, and grammar insights - all in one complete resource.

10. www.wordreference.com › definition › associateassociate - WordReference.com Dictionary of English

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    to connect or bring into relation, as thought, feeling, memory, etc.: Many people associate dark clouds with depression and gloom. to join as a companion, partner, or ally: to associate oneself with a cause. combine: coal associated with shale. unite.

11. www.oed.com › dictionary › associate_adjassociate, adj. & n. meanings, etymology and more | Oxford...

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    There are ten meanings listed in OED's entry for the word associate. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.