as·so·ci·ate
ə-ˈsō-shē-ˌāt
-sē-
associated; associating
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.
4
obsolete
: to keep company with : attend
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.
as·so·ciate
ə-ˈsō-shē-ət
-sē-,
-ˌāt,
-shət
1
: one associated with another: such as
2
3
often capitalized
: a degree conferred especially by a junior college
associate in arts
as·so·ciate
ə-ˈsō-shē-ət
-sē-,
-ˌāt,
-shət
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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