associate

US /əˈsoʊ.ʃi.eɪt/
UK /əˈsoʊ.ʃi.eɪt/
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1.

connect (someone or something) with something else in one's mind

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Most people associate the name 'Coca-Cola' with a popular soft drink.
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I don't want to be associated with that scandal.
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2.

join with others in a common purpose or endeavor

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He decided to associate himself with a new political party.
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They associate with people who share their values.
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a person with whom one is allied or with whom one regularly associates

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He is a close business associate of mine.
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She met her new associates at the conference.
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colleaguepartnercoworkercomradeally
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connected with a professional or business organization

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He holds an associate degree in business administration.
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She is an associate professor at the university.
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