associate
Meaning
To associate means to connect or link ideas, people, or things together in one's mind or in a social context.
💡 A common mistake is using "associate" as a noun when referring to a partner or colleague; it is primarily a verb.
Example Sentences
Word in Context
She
walked
into
a
small
cafe
and
chose
a
seat
by
the
window
.
The
warm
light
and
the
quiet
music
made
the
place
feel
peaceful
.
Many
people
associate
the
smell
of
coffee
with
calm
mornings
,
and
she
felt
the
same
as
she
waited
for
her
drink
.
She
opened
her
notebook
and
wrote
a
short
list
of
things
to
do
while
watching
people
pass
on
the
street
.
After
a
while
she
took
a
slow
sip
,
relaxed
,
and
felt
ready
to
start
the
day
.
Common Phrases
associate with
closely associated
associate degree
Synonyms
Antonyms
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