associate

Meanings

• noun

  A person who is connected with another person, typically in a close and mutual relationship.

  - "John is an associate of Michael in business."
  - "The detective questioned all the associates of the suspect."

• verb

  To join or connect with other people for common purpose.

  - "The new employee will associate with the team next week."
  - "The students associated to form a study group."

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Pronunciation

1. /əˈsoʊsi.ət/
   
   
   
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Antonyms

disassociate

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Synonyms

attach , join , put together , unite

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with associate
applaud , avoid , bode , brood , bud , code , coded , coat , codex , coded , mode , ode , pode , rode , toad , tode

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Variants

List of all variants of associate that leads to same result
associate , associated , associates , associating , associateship , associateships , associate professor , associate professorship , associate's degree , paired-associate learning , paired-associate learnings , free association , free associations , free-associate , free-associated , free-associates , free-associating , free-associative

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'associare', meaning 'to join together'.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'associate' is derived from the Latin word 'associare', meaning 'to join together'.

2. In the early days of the American automobile industry, car manufacturers often had dealerships that were owned and operated by independent businesspeople. These dealerships were known as 'associate dealers'.

3. The term 'associate professor' refers to a professor who is not yet at the rank of full professor, but who has demonstrated a high level of expertise and teaching ability.

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Related Concepts

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1. Partner: A person who takes part in an enterprise or business with another. An associate can be considered a type of partner.

2. Colleague: A person who works with another on a project or in a professional or social context. An associate can be considered a type of colleague.

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Culture

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The term 'associate' has been used extensively in literature, particularly in the context of business and professional relationships. In art, the concept of association is often explored through the use of symbolism and metaphor. For example, in music, a composer might associate certain musical motifs with specific emotions or ideas.

How to Memorize "associate"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a group of people working together on a project, with each person representing an associate.

2. associate
   

   - Think of the word 'connect' when trying to remember the meaning of 'associate'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a memory aid by associating the word 'associate' with the word 'connect'.

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