definition of
associate

[1] #1 associate v. [tie in, relate, link, colligate, link up, connect] make a logical or causal connection; "I cannot connect these two pieces of evidence in my mind"; "colligate these facts"; "I cannot relate these events at all". wn

[2] #2 associate n. a person who joins with others in some activity or endeavor; "he had to consult his associate before continuing". wn

[3] #3 associate v. [consort, affiliate, assort] keep company with; hang out with; "He associates with strange people"; "She affiliates with her colleagues". wn

[4] #4 associate v. [consociate] bring or come into association or action; "The churches consociated to fight their dissolution". wn

[5] #5 associate s. having partial rights and privileges or subordinate status; "an associate member"; "an associate professor". wn