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ASSOCIATES

(noun, adj.sat, verb)

Definitions

There are 9 meanings of the word Associates.

How to pronounce associates:

US

Associates - as a noun

A friend who is frequently in the company of another

Example: "Drinking companions"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
companioncomradefamiliarfellow
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
friend
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A person with subordinate membership in a society, institution, or commercial enterprise

Example: "Associates in the law firm bill at a lower rate than do partners"

Any event that usually accompanies or is closely connected with another

Example: "First was the lightning and then its thunderous associate"

A degree granted by a two-year college on successful completion of the undergraduates course of studies

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
associate degree
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
academic degreedegree
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Associates - as an adjective satellite

Having partial rights and privileges or subordinate status

Example: "An associate member"

Associates - as a verb

Make a logical or causal connection

Example: "I cannot connect these two pieces of evidence in my mind"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
colligateconnectlinklink uprelate
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
cerebratecogitatethink
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
dissociate

Keep company with; hang out with

Example: "He associates with strange people"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
affiliateassortconsort
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
interact
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Bring or come into association or action

Example: "The churches consociated to fight their dissolution"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
consociate
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
unifyunite
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"He introduced me to his business associates."
"She networked with her professional associates at the conference."
"The company is looking for new associates to join their team."
"The book club members are all close associates."
"He often goes out for drinks with his work associates."
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Word Game Points

Is ASSOCIATES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, associates is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

ASSOCIATES has a SCRABBLE points total of 12.

Is ASSOCIATES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, associates is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
ASSOCIATES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 13.

Is ASSOCIATES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, associates is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
ASSOCIATES has a WORDFEUD points total of 13.

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