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associate

adjective
  1. having partial rights and privileges or subordinate status
noun
  1. a degree granted by a two-year college on successful completion of the undergraduates course of studies
    associate degree
  2. any event that usually accompanies or is closely connected with another
    “first was the lightning and then its thunderous associate”
  3. a person who joins with others in some activity or endeavor
    “I had to consult with my associate before continuing.”
  4. 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”
  5. a friend who is frequently in the company of another
    familiar
verb
  1. to make a logical or causal connection
    “I associate results with the conditions of the experiment.”
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  2. to keep company with
    “You are known to associate with criminals.”
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