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associates

/əˈsəʊsi.əts/

Meanings
  • Noun

    A person who collaborates or works with another person or group in a joint enterprise.

    - "John is an associate of the law firm."
    - "The associates of a company are the employees who are not yet partners."

Pronunciation
  1. /əˈsoʊsi.əts/



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Antonyms

disassociate
Synonyms

attach , join , put together , unite
Rhymes
Words rhyming with associates
companions , connections , relations
Variants
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associate , associated , associates , associating , associateship , associateships , free association , free associations , free-associate , free-associated , free-associates , free-associating , free-associative , associate's degree
Etymology
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From the Latin word 'associare', meaning 'to join together'.


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  1. The term 'associate' can also be used to refer to a person who is engaged in a romantic relationship with another person, especially one that is not yet committed or official.

  2. In the world of art, an 'associate member' is a person who is not yet a full member of an art organization but has certain privileges and benefits.

  3. The term 'associate degree' refers to a post-secondary educational credential that is awarded after two years of study in a specific field.


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  1. Partner: An associate who has a significant stake in a business or enterprise and shares in its profits and losses.

  2. Collaborator: A person who works with another person or group to create something, such as a piece of art or a scientific discovery.


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In literature, the term 'associates' is often used to refer to individuals who work closely with a central character or group. For example, in F. Scott Fitzgerald's novel 'The Great Gatsby', the characters Nick Carraway, Tom Buchanan, and Jordan Baker are all associates of the enigmatic Jay Gatsby.

How to Memorize "associates"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize a group of people working together on a project.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'associate' with the idea of working together or collaborating.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the acronym 'A-S-S-O-C-I-A-T-E' to remember the meaning: 'A' for 'Associate', 'S' for 'Supporter', 'S' for 'Supporter', 'O' for 'Operator', 'C' for 'Colleague', 'I' for 'Interact', 'A' for 'Assist', and 'T' for 'Team'.


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