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How to pronounce associate
Say it like this: /əˈsoʊʃi.ət/. Listen to real recordings below and compare how it sounds in different accents.
What does associate mean?
adjJoined with another or others and having lower status.
“The associate editor is someone who has some experience in editing but not sufficient experience to qualify for a senior post.”
Having partial status or privileges.
“He is an associate member of the club.”
Following or accompanying; concomitant.
nounA person united with another or others in an act, enterprise, or business; a partner or employee.
“Associates must wash hands before returning to work”
Somebody with whom one works, coworker, colleague.
A companion; a comrade.
verbTo join in or form a league, union, or association.
To spend time socially; keep company.
“She associates with her coworkers on weekends.”
To join as a partner, ally, or friend.
“He associated his name with many environmental causes.”
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