[{"Bold_text": "verb (used with object)", "List Items": ["to connect or bring into relation, as thought, feeling, memory, etc.:Many people associate dark clouds with depression and gloom.Synonyms: relate , couple , connect Antonyms: distinguish", "to join as a companion, partner, or ally:to associate oneself with a cause.", "to unite; combine :coal associated with shale."]}, {"Bold_text": "verb (used without object)", "List Items": ["to enter into union; unite .", "to keep company, as a friend, companion, or ally:He was accused of associating with known criminals.", "to join together as partners or colleagues."]}, {"Bold_text": "noun", "List Items": ["a person who shares actively in anything as a business, enterprise, or undertaking; partner ; colleague ;fellow worker:He consulted with his associates before proceeding further.Antonyms: adversary", "a companion or comrade:my most intimate associates.Antonyms: adversary", "a confederate; an accomplice or ally:criminal associates.Antonyms: adversary", "anything usually accompanying or associated with another; an accompaniment or concomitant.", "a person who is admitted to a subordinate degree of membership in an association institution:an associate of the Royal Academy."]}, {"Bold_text": "adjective", "List Items": ["connected, joined, or related, especially as a companion or colleague; having equal or nearly equal responsibility:an associate partner.", "having subordinate status; without full rights and privileges:an associate member.", "allied ; concomitant ."]}]