associate
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(verb) make a logical or causal connection; "I cannot connect these two pieces of evidence in my mind" |
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Synonyms: connect, link, relate, tie in |
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Related Words: cerebrate, cogitate, free-associate, have in mind, identify, mean, relate, remember, think, think of |
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Antonyms: dissociate |
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(satellite adjective) having partial rights and privileges or subordinate status; "an associate member"; "an associate professor" |
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(noun) any event that usually accompanies or is closely connected with another; "first was the lightning and then its thunderous associate" |
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Related Words: accompaniment, co-occurrence, concomitant |
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(noun) a person who joins with others in some activity; "he had to consult his associate before continuing" |
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Related Words: adjunct, ally, bedfellow, co-worker, collaborator, colleague, compeer, confederate, confrere, cooperator, equal, fellow, fellow worker, friend, match, mate, member, pardner, participant, partner, peer, shipmate, teammate, workfellow |
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(verb) bring or come into friendly association; "The churches consociated to fight their dissolution" |
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Synonyms: consociate |
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Related Words: unify, unite, walk |
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(verb) keep company with; hang out with; "He associates with strange people"; "She affiliates with her colleagues" |
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Synonyms: affiliate, assort, consort |
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Related Words: accompany, ally, companion, company, date, go out, go steady, interact, keep company, see |
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(noun) a degree granted by a two-year college on successful completion of the undergraduates course of studies |
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Synonyms: associate degree |
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Related Words: AA, AAS, AN, Associate in Applied Science, Associate in Arts, Associate in Nursing, academic degree, degree |
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(noun) a person who is frequently in the company of another; "drinking companions"; "comrades in arms" |
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Synonyms: companion, comrade, familiar, fellow |
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Related Words: date, escort, friend, playfellow, playmate |
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