associate
UK: əˈsəʊʃieɪt | US: əˈsoʊʃieɪt
v. to connect or link something with something else
n. a partner or colleague in business or work
adj. joined or connected with an organization or group
associate = as<to, toward> + soci<group, companion> + ate<verb suffix>
- as (from Latin ad-, meaning "to, toward")
- soci (from Latin socius, meaning "group, companion")
- ate (a verb-forming suffix indicating action or state)
Etymology Origin:
The word associate originates from Latin associatus, the past participle of associare ("to unite, join"). The prefix ad- (later assimilated to as-) means "to," while socius means "companion" or "ally." Over time, the term evolved in Middle English to signify partnership or connection, reflecting its Latin roots in social and collaborative contexts.
She chose to associate with professionals in her field.
He is an associate at a law firm.
The study found a strong link between smoking and lung cancer, but it did not prove causation—only association.
Many people associate Paris with romance and fine dining.
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