1. associate - Noun
2. associate - Adjective
3. associate - Verb
4. associate - Adjective Satellite
To join with one, as a friend, companion, partner, or confederate; as, to associate others with us in business, or in an enterprise.
To join or connect; to combine in acting; as, particles of gold associated with other substances.
To connect or place together in thought.
To accompany; to keep company with.
To unite in company; to keep company, implying intimacy; as, congenial minds are disposed to associate.
To unite in action, or to be affected by the action of a different part of the body.
Closely connected or joined with some other, as in interest, purpose, employment, or office; sharing responsibility or authority; as, an associate judge.
Admitted to some, but not to all, rights and privileges; as, an associate member.
Connected by habit or sympathy; as, associate motions, such as occur sympathetically, in consequence of preceding motions.
A companion; one frequently in company with another, implying intimacy or equality; a mate; a fellow.
A partner in interest, as in business; or a confederate in a league.
One connected with an association or institution without the full rights or privileges of a regular member; as, an associate of the Royal Academy.
Anything closely or usually connected with another; an concomitant.
Source: Webster's dictionaryHe associates with strange people Source: Internet
She affiliates with her colleagues Source: Internet
first was the lightning and then its thunderous associate Source: Internet
he had to consult his associate before continuing Source: Internet
associates in the law firm bill at a lower rate than do partners Source: Internet
drinking companions Source: Internet