associate: значение и определения

To join as a partner, ally, or friend.

To connect or join together; combine.

To connect in the mind or imagination: "I always somehow associate Chatterton with autumn” ( John Keats).

To join in or form a league, union, or association. See Synonyms at join.

To spend time socially; keep company: associates with her coworkers on weekends.

A person united with another or others in an act, enterprise, or business; a partner or colleague.

A companion; a comrade.

One that habitually accompanies or is associated with another; an attendant circumstance.

A member of an institution or society who is granted only partial status or privileges.

An associate's degree.

Joined with another or others and having equal or nearly equal status: an associate editor.

Having partial status or privileges: an associate member of the club.

Following or accompanying; concomitant.