Associated
/əˈsoʊʃieɪtɪd/
Definitions
2 meaningsJoined together; connected.
/əˈsoʊʃieɪtɪd/
Connected or linked together.
The symptoms are associated with a viral infection.
💡 Simply: Going together; linked.
More Examples
He was associated with a group of artists.
How It's Used
"The two events were closely associated."
"The research paper associated climate change with rising sea levels."
To bring into connection; to connect in thought or feeling.
/əˈsoʊʃieɪt/
To connect or join together.
I associate that song with my childhood.
💡 Simply: To link or join together.
More Examples
Don't associate me with those criminals.
How It's Used
"The company is associated with several charitable organizations."
Idioms & expressions
associated with
Connected or linked to.
"The disease is associated with smoking."
From Middle English *associat, from Old French associer, from Latin associare "to unite, combine," from ad- "to" + sociare "to join," from socius "companion, ally."
The word 'associated' has been used in similar ways throughout history, focusing on the connection between things.
Memory tip
Think of 'associating' ideas together.
Word Origin
"to unite, combine"