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associates

 

[ əˈsoʊ.si.eɪts ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

workplace

A person who is officially employed by a company and has a specific role or position within the organization. Associates often work closely with colleagues and clients to achieve common goals.

Synonyms

colleague, coworker, staff member

Examples of usage

  • The associates at the law firm are responsible for conducting legal research and preparing court documents.
  • She started as an associate at the marketing agency and worked her way up to a managerial position.
Context #2 | Verb

connect

To connect or link something with something else in one's mind. It can also refer to the act of forming a relationship or connection with someone or something.

Synonyms

connect, link, relate

Examples of usage

  • He associates the smell of fresh bread with memories of his grandmother's kitchen.
  • She associates success with hard work and dedication.

Translations

Translations of the word "associates" in other languages:

🇵🇹 associados

🇮🇳 सहयोगी

🇩🇪 Kollegen

🇮🇩 rekan

🇺🇦 асоційовані

🇵🇱 współpracownicy

🇯🇵 同僚 (どうりょう)

🇫🇷 associés

🇪🇸 asociados

🇹🇷 ortaklar

🇰🇷 동료 (동료)

🇸🇦 زملاء

🇨🇿 společníci

🇸🇰 spolupracovníci

🇨🇳 同事 (tóngshì)

🇸🇮 sodelavci

🇮🇸 félagar

🇰🇿 әріптестер

🇬🇪 თანამშრომლები

🇦🇿 tərəfdaşlar

🇲🇽 asociados

Word origin

The word 'associates' originated from the Latin word 'associare', which means 'to join with'. It first appeared in the English language in the early 15th century. Over time, the term evolved to encompass various meanings related to connection, partnership, and collaboration.

See also: associate, associated, associating, association, disassociate, disassociated, dissociate, unassociated.