Available Definitions:
1) v. t. - To join with one, as a friend, companion, partner, or confederate; as, to associate others with us in business, or in an enterprise.
2) v. t. - To join or connect; to combine in acting; as, particles of gold associated with other substances.
3) v. t. - To connect or place together in thought.
4) v. t. - To accompany; to keep company with.
5) v. i. - To unite in company; to keep company, implying intimacy; as, congenial minds are disposed to associate.
6) v. i. - To unite in action, or to be affected by the action of a different part of the body.
7) a. - Closely connected or joined with some other, as in interest, purpose, employment, or office; sharing responsibility or authority; as, an associate judge.
8) a. - Admitted to some, but not to all, rights and privileges; as, an associate member.
9) a. - Connected by habit or sympathy; as, associate motions, such as occur sympathetically, in consequence of preceding motions.
10) n. - A companion; one frequently in company with another, implying intimacy or equality; a mate; a fellow.
11) n. - A partner in interest, as in business; or a confederate in a league.
12) n. - One connected with an association or institution without the full rights or privileges of a regular member; as, an associate of the Royal Academy.
13) n. - Anything closely or usually connected with another; an concomitant.