associated
English meaning: Associated
Definition
To join in or form a league, union, or association.
Example
“He has long been associated with the local theatre group.”
Another example: “Smoking is strongly associated with a higher risk of heart disease.”
Usage — When, Where & How
Past tense and participle of 'associate', and an adjective meaning connected or linked ('associated risks'). Very common in academic and technical writing, especially 'associated with'. Also part of organization names ('Associated Press').
Etymology & Origin
English — Origin & History
From Latin 'associatus', past participle of 'associare' ('to join with'), from 'ad-' ('to') + 'socius' ('companion'), in English from the 15th century.
Related Words
Common Collocations
- associated with
- closely associated
- associated risks
- associated costs
- commonly associated
Word Forms
associate (v); associated; associating; association (n)
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Literary Heritage
“To thine own self be true, and it must follow, as the night the day, thou canst not then be false to any man.”
/To thine own self be true/
“Be honest with yourself — and as naturally as night follows day, you will be unable to be false to others.”
“I'm nobody! Who are you? Are you nobody, too?”
/I'm nobody! Who are you?/
“I am nobody — and that quiet anonymity is more honest than the noise of public fame.”
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