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ASSOCIATE

(noun, adj.sat, verb, adj.)

Definitions

There are 13 meanings of the word Associate.

How to pronounce associate:

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Associate - as a noun

A friend who is frequently in the company of another

Example: "Drinking companions"

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A person with subordinate membership in a society, institution, or commercial enterprise

Example: "Associates in the law firm bill at a lower rate than do partners"

Any event that usually accompanies or is closely connected with another

Example: "First was the lightning and then its thunderous associate"

A degree granted by a two-year college on successful completion of the undergraduates course of studies

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Associate - as an adjective satellite

Having partial rights and privileges or subordinate status

Example: "An associate member"

Associate - as a verb

Make a logical or causal connection

Example: "I cannot connect these two pieces of evidence in my mind"

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Keep company with; hang out with

Example: "He associates with strange people"

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Bring or come into association or action

Example: "The churches consociated to fight their dissolution"

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Associate - as an adjective

Joined with another or others and having lower status.

Example: "The associate editor is someone who has some experience in editing but not sufficient experience to qualify for a senior post."

Having partial status or privileges.

Example: "He is an associate member of the club."

Following or accompanying; concomitant.

Connected by habit or sympathy.

Example: "Associate motions: those that occur sympathetically, in consequence of preceding motions"

Example Sentences

"I associate the smell of roses with happy memories."
"She associates the color blue with sadness."
"They associate success with hard work."
"He associates that song with his first love."
"We associate the taste of chocolate with pleasure."
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Word Game Points

Is ASSOCIATE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, associate is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

ASSOCIATE has a SCRABBLE points total of 11.

Is ASSOCIATE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, associate is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
ASSOCIATE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 12.

Is ASSOCIATE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, associate is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
ASSOCIATE has a WORDFEUD points total of 12.

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