Meaning of the word associates in English
What does associates mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
associates
US /əˈsoʊ.ʃi.əts/
UK /əˈsəʊ.ʃi.əts/
Noun
1.
a partner or colleague in business or at work
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He introduced his business associates at the conference.
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The law firm has several junior associates.
2.
a person with whom one is allied or connected in some way
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He was known to have criminal associates.
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She kept her associates at a distance.
Verb
1.
to connect (someone or something) with something else in one's mind
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People often associate success with hard work.
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I always associate that song with my childhood.
2.
to join with others in a common purpose or action
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He chose not to associate with the group.
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They associated themselves with the cause of justice.