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| as·so·ci·ate [ ə sṓshee àyt ] |
verb (past and past participle as·so·ci·at·ed, present participle as·so·ci·at·ing, 3rd person present singular as·so·ci·ates) |
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1. transitive verb connect things in mind: to connect one thing with another in the mind
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2. intransitive verb pass time with somebody: to spend time together with somebody
  Before the race she associated only with other skiers.
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3. intransitive verb mix socially or professionally: to be involved with somebody or something in a personal or professional capacity
associates with members of the legal profession
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4. as·so·ci·ate your·self [ ə sṓshee àyt ] vr be connected with somebody or something: to allow yourself to be connected with somebody or something, or voluntarily connect yourself with somebody or something
refused to associate herself with the petition
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noun (plural as·so·ci·ates) |
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1. partner: a partner in a business or other undertaking
my associates in the firm
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2. connected person: somebody who is known to spend time with another person
I couldn't identify any of his associates.
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3. member: a member of an organization such as a club or a law firm, especially a newly licensed lawyer, who does not have full status, rights, or privileges
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4. holder of degree: a holder of an associate degree
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1. allied: joined with others on an equal or nearly equal basis
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2. secondary: with subordinate status or less than full membership in an organization
an associate member
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| [14th century. < Latin associat-, past participle of associare< socius "ally, companion"] |
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be associated with somebody or something
1. to be involved with somebody or something considered undesirable
2. to join a person or people in a professional relationship, or belong to an organization in a professional capacity
3. to connect with or result from something else
The swelling is associated with inflammation of the joint.
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