vt to connect or place together in thought.
2. associate ·vt to accompany; to keep company with.
3. associate ·noun a partner in interest, as in business; or a confederate in a league.
4. associate ·adj admitted to some, but not to all, rights and privileges; as, an associate member.
5. associate ·vi to unite in action, or to be affected by the action of a different part of the body.
6. associate ·noun anything closely or usually connected with another; an concomitant.
7. associate ·vt to join or connect; to combine in acting; as, particles of gold associated with other substances.
8. associate ·noun a companion; one frequently in company with another, implying intimacy or equality; a mate; a fellow.
9. associate ·vi to unite in company; to keep company, implying intimacy; as, congenial minds are disposed to associate.
10. associate ·adj connected by habit or sympathy; as, associate motions, such as occur sympathetically, in consequence of preceding motions.
11. associate ·noun one connected with an association or institution without the full rights or privileges of a regular member; as, an associate of the royal academy.
12. associate ·adj closely connected or joined with some other, as in interest, purpose, employment, or office; sharing responsibility or authority; as, an associate judge.
13. associate ·vt to join with one, as a friend, companion, partner, or confederate; as, to associate others with us in business, or in an enterprise.