to join with one, as a friend, companion, partner, or confederate; as, to associate others with us in business, or in an enterprise.-to join or connect; to combine in acting; as, particles of gold associated with other substances.-to connect or place together in thought.-to accompany; to keep company with.-to unite in company; to keep company, implying intimacy; as, congenial minds are disposed to associate.-to unite in action, or to be affected by the action of a different part of the body.-closely connected or joined with some other, as in interest, purpose, employment, or office; sharing responsibility or authority; as, an associate judge.-admitted to some, but not to all, rights and privileges; as, an associate member.-connected by habit or sympathy; as, associate motions, such as occur sympathetically, in consequence of preceding motions.-a companion; one frequently in company with another, implying intimacy or equality; a mate; a fellow.-a partner in interest, as in business; or a confederate in a league.-one connected with an association or institution without the full rights or privileges of a regular member; as, an associate of the royal academy.-anything closely or usually connected with another; an concomitant.