ASSOCIATE Meaning and
Definition
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Associate (noun):
1. a person whom one is connected with by profession or social relations; a colleague, partner, or comrade.
Example: "He is an associate at a law firm."
2. a person who is affiliated or connected with a specific group, organization, or institution.
Example: "She is an associate of the local chapter of the charity organization."
3. a member of a society or organization who holds a secondary or lower-ranking position.
Example: "He started as an associate at the company and worked his way up."
4. a person with a title of lower rank in certain professions, such as law or accounting, typically working under the supervision of partners or senior members.
Example: "The associate attorney was responsible for conducting research for the case."
Associate (verb):
1. to connect or join in a relationship or partnership with someone or something.
Example: "They decided to associate their company with a well-established brand."
2. to bring into relation or connection; connect.
Example: "She always associates the smell of coffee with morning."
3. to consider or bring into association with a particular quality, skill, or person.
Example: "The public often associates success with hard work."
4. to be in a relationship or friendship with someone.
Example: "He is known to associate with creative individuals."
In summary, the term "associate" refers to a person who is connected to or affiliated with another person, group, or organization, either professionally or socially. It can also refer to a lower-ranking member of a profession or organization. As a verb, "associate" means to join or connect with someone or something, or to consider something in relation to another.
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• To join in company as a friend or companion.
• A companion; a partner.
Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.
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Etymology of ASSOCIATE
The word "associate" comes from the Latin word "associare", which can be broken down into "ad-" (meaning "to" or "towards") and "sociare" (meaning "to join" or "to unite"). The Latin term itself is derived from the noun "socius" meaning "companion" or "ally". Over time, the word "associate" has retained its general idea of partnership or connection, often referring to a person who is connected to or working together with others.
Idioms with the word ASSOCIATE
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associate with sm
The idiom "associate with someone" refers to forming a connection or relationship with a particular person. It implies spending time together, engaging in activities, and generally being in each other's company.
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associate sm or sth with sm or sth
The idiom "associate someone or something with someone or something" means to connect or link a person or thing with another person or thing, often in terms of shared characteristics, qualities, or perceived associations. It suggests establishing a connection or making an association between two entities, whether based on similarities, reputation, or past experiences.
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associate with
The idiom "associate with" refers to the act of spending time or engaging in activities with a particular person, group, or organization. It implies having a connection or involvement with someone or something and is commonly used to describe social interactions or professional relationships.
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associate someone or something with someone or something
The idiom "associate someone or something with someone or something" means to link or connect someone or something in one's mind with someone or something else. It implies establishing a relationship or correlation between two different people, things, or concepts.
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associate with someone
The idiom "associate with someone" means to spend time or be in the company of a particular person, typically implying a social connection or relationship.
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associate oneself with
The idiom "associate oneself with" means to align or connect oneself with a particular person, group, organization, or idea. It expresses the act of forming a connection or partnership with someone or something, often implying a mutual relationship or involvement.
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associate oneself with someone or something
The idiom "associate oneself with someone or something" means to form a connection or establish a relationship with a particular person or group, often indicating an alignment or affiliation with their ideas, beliefs, or actions.
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associate oneself with sm or sth
The idiom "associate oneself with someone or something" means to align, connect, or identify oneself with someone or something, often in terms of personal or professional dealings. It implies establishing a relationship or connection, either by choice or necessity, to be linked or affiliated with a particular person, group, organization, or idea.
Similar spelling words for ASSOCIATE
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- free-associate.
Conjugate verb Associate
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