Definition of associate

Scrabble & Words with friends points

• associate is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 11
• associate is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 11
• associate is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 12

Definition of associate

• make a logical or causal connection (verb)

  Synonyms

  1. colligate
  2. connect
  3. link
  4. link up
  5. relate
  6. tie in
• keep company with; hang out with (verb)

  Examples

  1. He associates with strange people

  Synonyms

  1. affiliate
  2. assort
  3. consort
• a degree granted by a two-year college on successful completion of the undergraduates course of studies (noun)

  Synonyms

  1. associate degree
• a friend who is frequently in the company of another (noun)

  Synonyms

  1. companion
  2. comrade
  3. familiar
  4. fellow
• bring or come into association or action (verb)

  Synonyms

  1. consociate
• any event that usually accompanies or is closely connected with another (noun)

  Examples

  1. first was the lightning and then its thunderous associate
• a person who joins with others in some activity or endeavor (noun)

  Examples

  1. he had to consult his associate before continuing
• a person with subordinate membership in a society, institution, or commercial enterprise (noun)

  Examples

  1. associates in the law firm bill at a lower rate than do partners
• having partial rights and privileges or subordinate status (adjective)

  Examples

  1. an associate member
  2. an associate professor

See definition of associate in Merriam Webster