ASSO'CIATE, verb transitive assoshate. [Latin associo, of ad and socio, to join.] 1. To join in company, as a friend, companion, partner or confederate; as, to associate others with us in business, or in an enterprise. It conveys the idea of intimate union. 2. To unite in the same mass; as, particles of matte associated with other substances. ASSO'CIATE, verb intransitive 1. To unite in company; to keep company, implying intimacy; as, congenial minds are disposed to associate 2. To unite in action, or be affected by the action of a different part of the body. ASSO'CIATE, adjective 1. Joined in interest or purpose; confederate. 2. Joined in employment or office; as an associate judge. ASSO'CIATE, noun 1. A companion; one frequently in company with another, implying intimacy or equality; a mate; a fellow. 2. A partner in interest, as in business; or a confederate in a league. 3. A companion in a criminal transaction; an accomplice.
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