a person who joins with others in some activity"he had to consult his associate before continuing"
a person who is frequently in the company of another 同义词：companioncomradefellowfamiliar
any event that usually accompanies or is closely connected with another"first was the lightning and then its thunderous associate"
a degree granted by a two-year college on successful completion of the undergraduates course of studies 同义词：associate degree
v. make a logical or causal connection 同义词：tie inrelatelinkcolligatelink upconnect
keep company with; hang out with"He associates with strange people"
同义词：consortaffiliateassort
bring or come into association or action 同义词：consociate
adj.having partial rights and privileges or subordinate status"an associate member"; " an associate professor"