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Synonyms & Similar Words
affiliate
ally
assistant
colleague
companion
comrade
coordinate
correlate
counterpart
connect
join
link
mate
partner
peer
relate
friend
acquaintance
confidant
coworker
fellow
collaborator
consociate
adjunct
aide
associate
accomplice
accessory
abettor
coconspirator
colleague
confrere
Meaning of Associate
The primary meaning of the word "Associate" is to connect or join something or someone with another.
Definitions
- A person who works with another or others in a business or organization, especially in a junior role
- A person who is connected or associated with another, especially in a business or social context
- To connect or join something or someone with another, especially in a business or social context
Etymology of Associate
The word "Associate" originated from the Latin word "associare", which means to unite or join, derived from "socius", meaning companion or ally, and has been in use since the 15th century, initially meaning to join or unite in a relationship, and later expanding to include business and social contexts.
Example Uses
- The company will associate with a new partner to expand its market.
- She is an associate professor at the university.
- He is associated with several charitable organizations.
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
dissociate
disconnect
separate
isolate
detach
divide
disconnect
disunite
severed
split
disconnect
disengage
disjoin
disjoint
disaffiliate
secede
seclude
segregate
sunder
unaffiliate
uncouple