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Vocabulary Entry
associate
|noun • verb • adjective
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N
noun
A person who is connected with another or others, often in a professional context.
Example Sentences
"She is my business associate."
"He became an associate professor after several years of teaching."
"They held a meeting to discuss the project with their associates."
V
verb
To connect or link someone or something with another person or thing.
Example Sentences
"I always associate summer with long days at the beach."
"People often associate certain smells with memories."
"She did not want to be associated with that negative behavior."
A
adjective
Connected or joined in some way.
Example Sentences
"He has an associate degree in business administration."
"They made associate plans for their future together."
"Her name was on the list of associate members of the organization."