Definition of Associate

Verb: associate u'sow-shee-ut or u'sow-see-ut

Make a logical or causal connection
"I cannot associate these events at all";
- tie in, relate, link, colligate, link up, connect
Keep company with; hang out with
"He associates with strange people";
- consort, affiliate, assort
Bring or come into association or action
- consociate

Noun: associate u'sow-shee-ut or u'sow-see-ut

A person who joins with others in some activity or endeavour
"he had to consult his associate before continuing"
A friend who is frequently in the company of another
"drinking associates";
- companion, comrade, fellow, familiar, yokefellow [N. Amer]
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
- associate degree

Adjective: associate u'sow-shee-ut or u'sow-see-ut

Having partial rights and privileges or subordinate status
"an associate member"; "an associate professor"
Joined with another or others, having equal or nearly equal status