associated; associating
Definition of associate
(Entry 1 of 3)
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 particles of gold associated with heavy minerals
3 : to bring together or into relationship in any of various intangible ways (as in memory or imagination)
She will always associate that place with her youth.
1 : to come or be together as partners, friends, or companions
was accused of associating with known criminals
2 : to combine or join with other parts : unite Protons, neutrons, and electrons associate together to form atoms.
associate
nounDefinition of associate (Entry 2 of 3)
2a : an entry-level member (as of a learned society, professional organization, or profession)
an associate of the Royal Academy
3 often capitalized : a degree conferred especially by a junior college
associate in arts
associate
adjectiveDefinition of associate (Entry 3 of 3)
1 : closely connected (as in function or office) with another : sharing in responsibility or authority
associate judges
2 : having secondary or subordinate status
associate membership in a society
3 : closely related especially in the mind
faith and its associate virtues
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The first known use of associate was in the 14th century
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