Definitions
To connect with something or someone; also a colleague.
Word origin
From Middle English associat(e) (used participially as well as adjectively up to Early Modern English), from Latin associātus, the perfect passive participle of associō (“to join, unite”), from ad- + sociō, from socius (“shared, common, kindred”) + -ō (first conjugation verb-forming suffix).
Used in a sentence
“The associate editor is someone who has some experience in editing but not sufficient experience to qualify for a senior post.”
“He is an associate member of the club.”
“associate motions”
motions that occur sympathetically, in consequence of preceding motions
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Used as a crossword answer1 curated clues
01“Connect in the mind”9 letters
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