associate

as-so-ci-ate · verb, noun, adjective

imported

Definitions

verb, noun, adjective

  1. 1.

    To mentally connect one thing with another.

  2. 2.

    A partner or colleague in business or at work.

  3. 3.

    Having a subordinate or connected status.

  4. 4.

    To spend time with someone; to keep company.

Forms

plural: associates

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    associate degree — a two-year college degree
  • •
    associate professor — an academic rank below full professor
  • •
    guilt by association — being blamed for the actions of people one associates with

Related words

Antonyms: dissociate, separate
See also: associated, associates, association, colleague
Synonyms: affiliate, colleague, connect, partner

Etymology

From Latin associatus, past participle of associare ("to join with"), from ad- ("to") + socius ("companion").