What is another word for associates?

Common synonyms for associates include consociate, associatedegree, colligate, companion, associate.

What is the opposite of associates?

Antonyms of associates include strangers, opponents, rivals, enemies, competitors.

Synonyms for

Associates

Noun / ʌˈsəʊsi:ʌts / / ʌˈsəʊsi:ˌeɪts / / ʌˈsəʊʃi:ʌts / / ʌˈsəʊʃi:ˌeɪts / Another word for associates — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Associates means people who work together or are connected in some way.

Synonyms & similar words

consociate associatedegree colligate companion associate link affiliate tiein comrade linkup connect dissociate familiar relate fellow assort consort colleagues partners co-workers allies comrades confederates accomplices collaborators friends associates assistants helpers supporters cohorts consorts companions mates fellows members participants

Synonyms by register

Formal

colleagues partners confederates accomplices

Informal

buddies mates pals cronies

Literary

comrades fellows brethren

Antonyms

strangers opponents rivals enemies competitors outsiders

Common collocations

business associates
close associates
former associates
legal associates
professional associates
associate degree
associate professor

Word family

noun association

verb associate

adjective associative

Usage note

As a noun, 'associates' often refers to people with whom one has a professional or business connection. As a verb, it means to connect or link things or people in one's mind.

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