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1associate — associateship, n. v. /euh soh shee ayt , see /; n., adj., /euh soh shee it, ayt , see /, v., associated, associating, n., adj. v.t. 1. to connect or bring into relation, as thought, feeling, memory, etc.: Many people associate dark clouds with… …
2associate — verb (associated, associating) –verb (t) /əˈsoʊʃieɪt / (say uh sohsheeayt), /əˈsoʊsieɪt / (say uh sohseeayt) 1. to connect by some relation, as in thought. 2. to join as a companion, partner, or ally. 3. to unite; combine: coal associated with… …
3associate — as·so·ciate /ə sō shē ət, sē ət, shət/ n: a lawyer employed by a law firm compare partner Merriam Webster’s Dictionary of Law. Merriam Webster. 1996. ass …
4partner — part·ner n: one of two or more persons associated as joint principals in carrying on a business for the purpose of enjoying a joint profit: a member of a partnership; specif: a partner in a law firm dormant partner: silent partner in this entry… …
5associate — [ə sō′shē āt΄, ə sō′sēāt΄; ] for n. & adj. [, əsōsh′it, əsō′shē it] vt. associated, associating [< L associatus, pp. of associare, join to < ad , to + sociare, unite with < socius, companion: see SOCIAL] 1. to join together; connect;… …
6partner — partner, copartner, colleague, ally, confederate all denote an associate but they differ markedly in connotation and are not freely interchangeable. Partner implies especially an associate in a business (partnership) or one of two associates (as… …
7Partner — Part ner (p[aum]rt n[ e]r), n. [For parcener, influenced by part.] 1. One who has a part in anything with an other; a partaker; an associate; a sharer. Partner of his fortune. Shak. Hence: (a) A husband or a wife. (b) Either one of a couple who… …
8Associate — As*so ci*ate, n. 1. A companion; one frequently in company with another, implying intimacy or equality; a mate; a fellow. [1913 Webster] 2. A partner in interest, as in business; or a confederate in a league. [1913 Webster] 3. One connected with… …
9associate — vb connect, relate, link, *join, conjoin, combine, unite Analogous words: merge, mingle, *mix, blend, amalgamate, coalese: organize (see ORDER vb) Contrasted words: alienate, *estrange: *separate, part, divorce, sever, sunder, divide associate …
10Associate — As*so ci*ate, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Associated}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Associating}.] [L. associatus, p. p. of associare; ad + sociare to join or unite, socius companion. See {Social}.] 1. To join with one, as a friend, companion, partner, or… …
