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associate

The correct spelling is associate.

How to pronounce associate

/əˈsəʊsi.ət/
noun

IPA: /əˈsəʊsi.ət/

Say it like: Ass-osh-ate

The correct spelling is associate. A person united with another or others in an act, enterprise, or business; a partner. For example: "She associates with her coworkers on weekends."

Usage Examples

She associates with her coworkers on weekends.

He associated his name with many environmental causes.

particles of gold associated with other substances

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.A person united with another or others in an act, enterprise, or business; a partner.
  2. 2.Somebody with whom one works, coworker, colleague.
  3. 3.A companion; a comrade.
  4. 4.One that habitually accompanies or is associated with another; an attendant circumstance.
  5. 5.A member of an institution or society who is granted only partial status or privileges.

verb

  1. 1.To join in or form a league, union, or association.
  2. 2.To spend time socially; keep company.
  3. 3.(with with) To join as a partner, ally, or friend.
  4. 4.To connect or join together; combine.
  5. 5.To connect evidentially, or in the mind or imagination.

adjective

  1. 1.Joined with another or others and having lower status.
  2. 2.Having partial status or privileges.
  3. 3.Following or accompanying; concomitant.
  4. 4.Connected by habit or sympathy.

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