Noun
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a degree granted by a two-year college on successful completion of the undergraduates course of studies
- associate degree -
any event that usually accompanies or is closely connected with another
"first was the lightning and then its thunderous associate"
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a person with subordinate membership in a society, institution, or commercial enterprise
"associates in the law firm bill at a lower rate than do partners"
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a friend who is frequently in the company of another
"drinking companions"
"comrades in arms"
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a person who joins with others in some activity or endeavor
"he had to consult his associate before continuing"
Verb
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bring or come into association or action
"The churches consociated to fight their dissolution"
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keep company with
hang out with
"He associates with strange people"
"She affiliates with her colleagues"
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make a logical or causal connection
"I cannot connect these two pieces of evidence in my mind"
"colligate these facts"
"I cannot relate these events at all"
- tie in - link up
Adjective
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having partial rights and privileges or subordinate status
"an associate member"
"an associate professor"