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consociate

con·so·ci·ate [ kən sṓshee àyt ]


transitive and intransitive verb  (past and past participle con·so·ci·at·ed, present participle con·so·ci·at·ing, 3rd person present singular con·so·ci·ates)
Definition:
 
join association: to enter or welcome somebody into a friendly association or alliance



adjective 
Definition:
 
associated: associated or united



noun  (plural con·so·ci·ates)
Definition:
 
partner: an associate or partner

[15th century. < Latin consociat-, past participle of consociare "associate" < socius "companion"]
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