meaning of associate3
1.  To join with one, as a friend, companion, partner, or confederate; as, to associate others with us in business, or in an enterprise. 
2.  To join or connect; to combine in acting; as, particles of gold associated with other substances. 
3.  To connect or place together in thought. 
4.  To accompany; to keep company with. 
5.  To unite in company; to keep company, implying intimacy; as, congenial minds are disposed to associate. 
6.  To unite in action, or to be affected by the action of a different part of the body. 
7.  Closely connected or joined with some other, as in interest, purpose, employment, or office; sharing responsibility or authority; as, an associate judge. 
8.  Admitted to some, but not to all, rights and privileges; as, an associate member. 
9.  Connected by habit or sympathy; as, associate motions, such as occur sympathetically, in consequence of preceding motions. 
10.  A companion; one frequently in company with another, implying intimacy or equality; a mate; a fellow. 
11.  A partner in interest, as in business; or a confederate in a league. 
12.  One connected with an association or institution without the full rights or privileges of a regular member; as, an associate of the Royal Academy. 
13.  Anything closely or usually connected with another; an concomitant. 
14.  a degree granted by a two-year college on successful completion of the undergraduates course of studies
						 
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