associate

³as·so·ciate

noun \same as ²\

Definition of ASSOCIATE

1

: one associated with another: as a : partner, colleague b : companion, comrade

2

a : an entry-level member (as of a learned society, professional organization, or profession) b : employee, worker

3

often capitalized : a degree conferred especially by a junior college <associate in arts>

— as·so·ciate·ship \-ˌship\ noun

Examples of ASSOCIATE

1. Her associates respected her for her hard work.
2. She started as an associate at the law firm.

First Known Use of ASSOCIATE

1533

Related to ASSOCIATE

Synonyms: cohort, companion, compatriot, compeer, comrade, crony, fellow, hobnobber, mate, running mate

Related Words: colleague, coworker, equal, peer, workmate; accomplice, affiliate, ally, collaborator, confederate, half, partner; buddy, chum, confidant, familiar, friend, hearty, intimate, pal; countryman; classmate, housemate, messmate, playfellow, playmate, roommate, schoolmate, shipmate, teammate; attendant, escort; hanger-on, leech, parasite

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