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associate - Dictionary definition and meaning for associate

ASSOCIATE

(noun) a degree granted by a two-year college on successful completion of the undergraduates course of studies
synonyms : associate degree
(noun) any event that usually accompanies or is closely connected with another
"first was the lightning and then its thunderous associate"
(noun) a person who joins with others in some activity or endeavor
"he had to consult his associate before continuing"
(noun) a person with subordinate membership in a society, institution, or commercial enterprise
"associates in the law firm bill at a lower rate than do partners"
(noun) a friend who is frequently in the company of another
"drinking companions", "comrades in arms"
synonyms : companion , comrade , familiar , fellow
(verb) make a logical or causal connection
"I cannot connect these two pieces of evidence in my mind", "colligate these facts", "I cannot relate these events at all"
synonyms : colligate , connect , link , link up , relate , tie in
(verb) bring or come into association or action
"The churches consociated to fight their dissolution"
synonyms : consociate
(verb) keep company with; hang out with
"He associates with strange people", "She affiliates with her colleagues"
synonyms : affiliate , assort , consort
(adj.) having partial rights and privileges or subordinate status
"an associate member", "an associate professor"

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