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Meaning Of Associate
v. t.
To join with one, as a friend, companion, partner, or
confederate; as, to associate others with us in business, or in an
enterprise.
v. t.
To join or connect; to combine in acting; as,
particles of gold associated with other substances.
v. t.
To connect or place together in thought.
v. t.
To accompany; to keep company with.
v. i.
To unite in company; to keep company, implying
intimacy; as, congenial minds are disposed to associate.
v. i.
To unite in action, or to be affected by the action
of a different part of the body.
a.
Closely connected or joined with some other, as in
interest, purpose, employment, or office; sharing responsibility or
authority; as, an associate judge.
a.
Admitted to some, but not to all, rights and privileges;
as, an associate member.
a.
Connected by habit or sympathy; as, associate motions,
such as occur sympathetically, in consequence of preceding motions.
n.
A companion; one frequently in company with another,
implying intimacy or equality; a mate; a fellow.
n.
A partner in interest, as in business; or a confederate
in a league.
n.
One connected with an association or institution without
the full rights or privileges of a regular member; as, an associate of
the Royal Academy.
n.
Anything closely or usually connected with another; an
concomitant.