ASSOCIATE (4)

associate (4). Associate, a. connected, influenced one by another

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As‐so″ci‐ate, n. 1. 1. A companion; one frequently in company with another, implying intimacy or equality; a mate; a fellow.
2. 2. A partner in interest, as in business; or a confederate in a league.
3. 3. One connected with an association or institution without the full rights or privileges of a regular member; as, an associate of the Royal Academy.
4. 4. Anything closely or usually connected with another; an concomitant.
The one no sooner comes into the understanding, than its associate appears with it. Locke. Syn. — Companion; mate; fellow; friend; ally; partner; coadjutor; comrade; accomplice.