associate

associate has 22 senses in the JumbleFix dictionary. Letters: 9.

Definitions

• v. t.. To join with one, as a friend, companion, partner, or confederate; as, to associate others with us in business, or in an enterprise.
• v. t.. To join or connect; to combine in acting; as, particles of gold associated with other substances.
• v. t.. To connect or place together in thought.
• v. t.. To accompany; to keep company with.
• v. i.. To unite in company; to keep company, implying intimacy; as, congenial minds are disposed to associate.
• v. i.. To unite in action, or to be affected by the action of a different part of the body.
• a.. Closely connected or joined with some other, as in interest, purpose, employment, or office; sharing responsibility or authority; as, an associate judge.
• a.. Admitted to some, but not to all, rights and privileges; as, an associate member.
• a.. Connected by habit or sympathy; as, associate motions, such as occur sympathetically, in consequence of preceding motions.
• n.. A companion; one frequently in company with another, implying intimacy or equality; a mate; a fellow.
• n.. A partner in interest, as in business; or a confederate in a league.
• n.. One connected with an association or institution without the full rights or privileges of a regular member; as, an associate of the Royal Academy.