Cool MateMeaning of Associate
In simple words: To connect someone or something with another person or thing.
Associate in a sentence
- I always associate the smell of baking with my childhood.
- He is **closely associated** in the public mind with horror movies.
- Most people immediately associate addictions with drugs and alcohol.
- You wouldn’t normally associate these two writers—their styles are completely different.
- I don't like you associating with those people.
- I associate myself with the prime minister's remarks *(= I agree with them)*.
- I have never associated myself with political extremism.
How to use Associate
Use 'associate' when talking about linking ideas or people. It's appropriate in academic and professional contexts, but less so in casual conversations.
Grammar pattern
associate + object
Memory hint
Remember 'associate' sounds like 'a-society' — it's about making connections between people.
Related words
Collocations with Associate
- associate with
- strongly associate
- commonly associate
- associate ideas
- associate closely
Synonyms for Associate
Opposites of Associate
- disassociate
- separate
Common mistakes with Associate
- Confused with 'associating' which is the continuous form.
- Using 'associate' without a clear object.
- Misunderstanding it as a synonym for 'assist'.
Associate appears in
Associate in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
يرتبط
لربط شخص أو شيء بشخص أو شيء آخر.
- Bengaliবাংলা
Associate
কাউকে বা কোনো কিছুকে অন্য কোনো ব্যক্তি বা জিনিসের সাথে যুক্ত করা।
- GermanDeutsch
Associate
Jemanden oder etwas mit einer anderen Person oder Sache verbinden.
- SpanishEspañol
Asociar
Conectar a alguien o algo con otra persona o cosa.
- Persianفارسی
مرتبط کردن، همراه کردن
یه نفر یا یه چیزی رو به یه نفر یا یه چیز دیگه وصل کردن.
- FrenchFrançais
Associer
Lier quelqu'un ou quelque chose à une autre personne ou chose.
- Hindiहिन्दी
Associate
किसी व्यक्ति या चीज़ को किसी दूसरे व्यक्ति या चीज़ से जोड़ना।
- ItalianItaliano
Associare
Collegare qualcuno o qualcosa a un'altra persona o cosa.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Associar
Conectar alguém ou algo com outra pessoa ou coisa.
- RussianРусский
Associate
Соединять кого-то или что-то с другим человеком или вещью.
- Urduاردو
وابستہ کرنا، جوڑنا
کسی شخص یا چیز کو کسی دوسرے شخص یا چیز سے جوڑنا۔
- Chinese中文
关联
将某人或某事与另一个人或事物连接起来。
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Frequently asked questions about Associate
What does Associate mean?
To connect someone or something with another person or thing.
What is the definition of Associate?
to make a connection between people or things in your mind
How do you use Associate in a sentence?
I always associate the smell of baking with my childhood.
Can you give another example of Associate?
He is **closely associated** in the public mind with horror movies.
What are synonyms for Associate?
Common alternatives include mix.
What is the opposite of Associate?
Opposite meanings include disassociate, separate.
What words go with Associate?
It commonly pairs with associate with, strongly associate, commonly associate, associate ideas, associate closely.
What are common mistakes when using Associate?
Confused with 'associating' which is the continuous form. Using 'associate' without a clear object. Misunderstanding it as a synonym for 'assist'.
How do you pronounce Associate?
US: /["/əˈsəʊsieɪt//əˈsəʊʃieɪt/","/əˈsəʊsieɪts//əˈsəʊʃieɪts/","/əˈsəʊsieɪtɪd//əˈsəʊʃieɪtɪd/","/əˈsəʊsieɪtɪŋ//əˈsəʊʃieɪtɪŋ/"]/, UK: /["/əˈsəʊsieɪt//əˈsəʊʃieɪt/","/əˈsəʊsieɪts//əˈsəʊʃieɪts/","/əˈsəʊsieɪtɪd//əˈsəʊʃieɪtɪd/","/əˈsəʊsieɪtɪŋ//əˈsəʊʃieɪtɪŋ/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Associate?
Use 'associate' when talking about linking ideas or people. It's appropriate in academic and professional contexts, but less so in casual conversations.
What CEFR level is Associate?
"Associate" is at B2 level on the CEFR scale.