associate
English meaning: Associate
Definition
A person united with another or others in an act, enterprise, or business; a partner.
Example
“She introduced me to a business associate from her firm.”
Another example: “People often associate the colour red with danger.”
Usage — When, Where & How
As a noun, a colleague or partner ('a business associate'); also a junior rank ('associate professor', 'sales associate'). As a verb (stress on the final syllable), to connect or spend time with. Neutral to formal.
Etymology & Origin
English — Origin & History
From Latin 'associatus', past participle of 'associare' 'to join with' (ad- + socius 'companion'); 15th century.
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Common Collocations
- business associate
- associate professor
- sales associate
- close associate
- associate with
Word Forms
associate (n/v/adj); associates; associated; 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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