Dictionary definition · associate
noun
- a person who joins with others in some activity or endeavor"he had to consult his associate before continuing"
- a friend who is frequently in the company of another"drinking companions"
- 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"
- any event that usually accompanies or is closely connected with another"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
verb
- make a logical or causal connection"I cannot connect these two pieces of evidence in my mind"
- keep company with; hang out with"He associates with strange people"
- bring or come into association or action"The churches consociated to fight their dissolution"
adjective
- having partial rights and privileges or subordinate status"an associate member"
Source: Open English WordNet (CC BY 4.0).