noun

As a noun, "associate" refers to a person who is connected with another person or organization in a professional or business relationship.

verb

As a verb, "associate" means to connect or link one thing with another in your mind. It can also mean to be involved with or work with someone or something.

Example

noun

1. I work with a team of associates at my law firm.
2. She is a research associate at the university.
3. He was awarded an associate degree in computer science.

verb

1. I associate the smell of freshly baked bread with my grandmother's kitchen.
2. I don't associate with him anymore because he is a liar.
3. Our company is associating with a local charity to raise money for the homeless.