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associating

as·so·ci·ate
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    • UK Pronunciation
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    • [verb uh-soh-shee-eyt, -see-; noun, adjective, uh-soh-shee-it, -eyt, -see-]
    • /verb əˈsoʊ ʃiˌeɪt, -si-; noun, adjective, əˈsoʊ ʃi ɪt, -ˌeɪt, -si-/
    • /əˈsəʊ.si.eɪt/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [verb uh-soh-shee-eyt, -see-; noun, adjective, uh-soh-shee-it, -eyt, -see-]
    • /verb əˈsoʊ ʃiˌeɪt, -si-; noun, adjective, əˈsoʊ ʃi ɪt, -ˌeɪt, -si-/

Definitions of associating word

  • verb with object associating to connect or bring into relation, as thought, feeling, memory, etc.: Many people associate dark clouds with depression and gloom. 1
  • verb with object associating to join as a companion, partner, or ally: to associate oneself with a cause. 1
  • verb with object associating to unite; combine: coal associated with shale. 1
  • verb without object associating to enter into union; unite. 1
  • verb without object associating to keep company, as a friend, companion, or ally: He was accused of associating with known criminals. 1
  • verb without object associating to join together as partners or colleagues. 1
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Origin of associating

First appearance:

before 1400
One of the 24% oldest English words
1400-50; late Middle English < Latin associātus joined to, united with (past participle of associāre), equivalent to as- as- + soci- (see social) + -ātus -ate1; compare Anglo-French associer (v.), associé (noun)

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Parts of speech for Associating

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
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associating popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 95% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 67% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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Synonyms for associating

noun associating

All 2 Synonyms of associating

Antonyms for associating

noun associating

Just one Antonym for associating

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    If you describe a group of people or their behavior as cliquish, you mean they spend their time only with other members of the group and seem unfriendly towards people who are not in the group.

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    the state or condition of associating in colonies.

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    In former times, a courtesan was a woman who had sexual relationships with rich and powerful men for money.
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