Quick definitions from WordNet (associate)
▸ noun: any event that usually accompanies or is closely connected with another ("First was the lightning and then its thunderous associate")
▸ noun: a person who joins with others in some activity ("He had to consult his associate before continuing")
▸ noun: a degree granted by a two-year college on successful completion of the undergraduates course of studies
▸ noun: a person who is frequently in the company of another
▸ verb: make a logical or causal connection
▸ verb: bring or come into association or action
▸ verb: keep company with; hang out with ("He associates with strange people")
▸ Also see associate
▸ noun: any event that usually accompanies or is closely connected with another ("First was the lightning and then its thunderous associate")
▸ noun: a person who joins with others in some activity ("He had to consult his associate before continuing")
▸ noun: a degree granted by a two-year college on successful completion of the undergraduates course of studies
▸ noun: a person who is frequently in the company of another
▸ verb: make a logical or causal connection
▸ verb: bring or come into association or action
▸ verb: keep company with; hang out with ("He associates with strange people")
▸ Also see associate