associate

Meaning of associate in English

Noun

US /əˈsoʊsiət/ UK /əˈsəʊʃɪɪt/

1. a person joined with others in work, business, or crime; partner

business associates

2. a friend or companion

Verb

US /əˈsoʊsiət/ UK /əˈsəʊʃɪɪt/

1. be often in the company of someone, especially bad one

Don't associate with dishonest boys.

2. connect one thing with another in the mind

I associate Japan with Mt. Fuji.