n a person who joins with others in some activity or endeavor
he had to consult his associate before continuing
n a friend who is frequently in the company of another
n a person with subordinate membership in a society, institution, or commercial enterprise
associates in the law firm bill at a lower rate than do partners
n any event that usually accompanies or is closely connected with another
first was the lightning and then its thunderous associate
n a degree granted by a two-year college on successful completion of the undergraduates course of studies
v make a logical or causal connection
v keep company with; hang out with
He associates with strange people
v bring or come into association or action
s having partial rights and privileges or subordinate status
an associate member an associate professor