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associate

verb
1 elegance was not a concept I associated with nuns
LINK , connect, couple, relate, identify, equate, bracket, think of together; think of in connection with, draw a parallel with, mention in the same breath as, set side by side with.

2 Simon had been known to associate with anarchist groups
MIX , keep company, mingle, socialize, get together, go around, hang around, hang about, rub shoulders, fraternize, consort, have dealings with; N. Amer. rub elbows; informal hobnob, run around, hang out, knock about, pal up, pal around with, chum around with, be thick with.

3 the firm is associated with a local non-profit-making organization
AFFILIATE , align, connect, join, join up, join forces, attach, combine, team up, band together, be in league, ally, form an alliance, syndicate, federate, consolidate, incorporate, conjoin, merge, integrate.

noun
the bank was run by his business associate
PARTNER , colleague, co-worker, fellow worker, workmate, compatriot, comrade, friend, ally, supporter, confederate, connection, contact, acquaintance; accomplice, accessory, abetter, partner in crime, collaborator, colluder, fellow conspirator, henchman; French confrère; informal crony, pal, chum, buddy; Brit. informal mate, oppo; Austral./NZ informal offsider; archaic compeer; rare conniver, consociate.

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