Associate
Pronunciation: /əˈsoʊsiːət/
Associate (verb)
- to link one idea or thing with another in your mind
- to spend time with someone, often for a specific purpose
- to join with someone or a group for a shared goal
Examples
- People often associate summer with vacations.
- She associates the smell of cookies with her childhood.
Common collocations: associate with memories, associate with feelings, associate with friends, associate with peers, associate with a company
Associate (noun)
- a person you work with, often at the same level
- a person who joins with others for a shared activity or goal
Examples
- She discussed the project with her associate.
- His associate helped him with the presentation.