<p><strong>Verb</strong></p><ul><li>(used with object) to connect or bring into relation, as thought, feeling, memory, etc.: Many people associate dark clouds with depression and gloom.</li><li>Synonyms: relate, couple, connect</li><li>Antonyms: distinguish</li><li>to join as a companion, partner, or ally: to associate oneself with a cause.</li><li>to unite; combine: coal associated with shale.</li></ul><p><strong>Noun</strong></p><ul><li>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.</li><li>Antonyms: adversary</li><li>anything usually accompanying or associated with another; an accompaniment or concomitant.</li><li>a person who is admitted to a subordinate degree of membership in an association or institution: an associate of the Royal Academy.</li></ul><p><strong>Adjective</strong></p><ul><li>connected, joined, or related, especially as a companion or colleague; having equal or nearly equal responsibility: an associate partner.</li><li>having subordinate status; without full rights and privileges: an associate member.</li><li>allied; concomitant.</li></ul><p><strong>End of Response</strong></p>