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Meaning of the word associate in English

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associate

US /əˈsoʊ.ʃi.eɪt/
UK /əˈsəʊ.si.eɪt/
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Verb

1.

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

Example:
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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.
Synonym:
connect link relate tie in couple
2.

join with others in a common purpose or endeavor

Example:
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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.
Synonym:
join ally affiliate collaborate consort

Noun

a person with whom one is allied or with whom one regularly associates

Example:
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He is a close business associate of mine.
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She met her new associates at the conference.
Synonym:
colleague partner coworker comrade ally

Adjective

connected with a professional or business organization

Example:
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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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