verb (used with object),as·so·ci·at·ed,as·so·ci·at·ing.
to connect or bring into relation, as thought, feeling, memory, etc.: Many people associate dark clouds with depression and gloom.
to join as a companion, partner, or ally: to associate oneself with a cause.
to unite; combine: coal associated with shale.
verb (used without object),as·so·ci·at·ed,as·so·ci·at·ing.
to enter into union; unite.
to keep company, as a friend, companion, or ally: He was accused of associating with known criminals.
to join together as partners or colleagues.
noun
a person who shares actively in anything as a business, enterprise, or undertaking; partner; colleague; fellow worker: He consulted with his associates before proceeding further.
a companion or comrade: my most intimate associates.
a confederate; an accomplice or ally: criminal associates.
anything usually accompanying or associated with another; an accompaniment or concomitant.
a person who is admitted to a subordinate degree of membership in an association or institution: an associate of the Royal Academy.
adjective
connected, joined, or related, especially as a companion or colleague; having equal or nearly equal responsibility: an associate partner.
having subordinate status; without full rights and privileges: an associate member.
allied; concomitant.
Origin of associate
1400–50; late Middle English <Latin associātus joined to, united with (past participle of associāre), equivalent to as-as- + soci- (see social) + -ātus-ate1; compare Anglo-French associer (v.), associé (noun)
An extra review of the warrant by a commanding officer could have assessed the risk associated with acting on information that was reportedly wrong and outdated.
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