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Associates

Verb / 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

relate consociate connect familiar dissociate linkup consort comrade tiein associate associatedegree link affiliate fellow colligate companion assort 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.

Example sentences

  1. I work with a lot of associates at my job.
  2. My mom's associates helped her plan a surprise party for my dad.
  3. It's important to have good associates who support you.
  4. The company's associates were all given a raise.
  5. She met her business associates for lunch.

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