associate
gb/əsˈoʊʃiɪt/ us/əsˈoʊʃiɪt/
B1
ਅੰਗਰੇਜ਼ੀ
~ 1200
ਅਰਥ
0 ਅਰਥ
ਕਿਰਿਆ
B1
action
1
Connect ideas or experiences
To think of one thing when you think of another thing.
ਵਰਤੋਂ ਦਾ ਢਾਂਚਾ:
to associate [something] with [something]
ਆਮ ਗਲਤੀ:
Learners sometimes confuse 'associate' with 'assume'; 'associate' is about linking ideas, not guessing.
ਸਮਾਨਾਰਥਕ ਸ਼ਬਦ
link (More general; can refer to physical or abstract connections.)
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relate (Often used for emotional or personal connections, not just mental links.)
ਵਿਲੋਮ ਸ਼ਬਦ
separate (Means to keep things apart in thought or reality.)
ਸ਼ਬਦ-ਜੋੜ
associate strongly
|associate closely
|associate directly
ਵਿਸ਼ੇ
thinking
|communication
|education
|core_vocabulary
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- Many people associate summer with going to the beach.
- I always associate that song with my childhood.
- She tends to associate spicy food with stomach problems.
ਸਿਖਿਆਰਥੀਆਂ ਲਈ ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- I associate the smell of bread with my home.
- He associates rain with feeling sad.
- They associate red with danger.
ਨਾਂਵ
B1
entity
2
Work colleague or partner
A person you work with or do business with.
ਆਮ ਗਲਤੀ:
Learners may confuse this with 'friend'; an associate is usually less personal and more work-related.
ਸਮਾਨਾਰਥਕ ਸ਼ਬਦ
colleague (Often used for someone working in the same organization; slightly more formal.)
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partner (Implies a closer or more equal relationship, often in business ownership.)
ਵਿਲੋਮ ਸ਼ਬਦ
competitor (Someone you are in business against, not working with.)
ਸ਼ਬਦ-ਜੋੜ
business associate
|close associate
|longtime associate
ਵਿਸ਼ੇ
business
|work
|core_vocabulary
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- She invited several business associates to the meeting.
- He was seen leaving the restaurant with a close associate.
- Her longtime associate retired last year.
ਸਿਖਿਆਰਥੀਆਂ ਲਈ ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- My associate will help you today.
- She is a good associate at work.
- He met his associate for lunch.
ਕਿਰਿਆ
B2
action
3
Spend time socially with someone
To spend time with someone, often as friends or part of a group.
ਵਰਤੋਂ ਦਾ ਢਾਂਚਾ:
to associate with [someone]
ਆਮ ਗਲਤੀ:
Learners might not realize this can have a negative tone if used about avoiding certain people.
ਸਮਾਨਾਰਥਕ ਸ਼ਬਦ
socialize (Focuses on friendly interaction; less formal than 'associate'.)
ਵਿਲੋਮ ਸ਼ਬਦ
avoid (To deliberately not spend time with someone.)
ਸ਼ਬਦ-ਜੋੜ
associate freely
|associate closely
|associate socially
ਵਿਸ਼ੇ
social life
|relationships
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- He prefers to associate only with people who share his interests.
- The group does not associate with outsiders.
- They often associate at local community events.
ਸਿਖਿਆਰਥੀਆਂ ਲਈ ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- I like to associate with my classmates.
- She associates with many artists.
- We associate at the park every weekend.
ਨਾਂਵ
formal
B2
entity
4
Partial member of a group
A person who belongs to a group but is not a full member.
ਸਮਾਨਾਰਥਕ ਸ਼ਬਦ
affiliate (More formal; often used for organizations connected to larger bodies.)
ਵਿਲੋਮ ਸ਼ਬਦ
full member (Has complete rights within the group.)
ਸ਼ਬਦ-ਜੋੜ
associate member
|associate status
ਵਿਸ਼ੇ
organizations
|business
|relationships
|core_vocabulary
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- He was granted associate membership at the club.
- Associate members can attend meetings but cannot vote.
- The program offers an associate status for beginners.
ਸਿਖਿਆਰਥੀਆਂ ਲਈ ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- I am an associate member of the sports club.
- She became an associate of the art society.
- He is an associate in the group.
ਵਿਆਕਰਨ
ਸ਼ਬਦਕੋਸ਼ੀ ਰੂਪ
associate
IPA
GB/əsˈoʊʃiɪt/
US/əsˈoʊʃiɪt/
ਸਿਲੇਬਲ ਅਤੇ ਜ਼ੋਰ
as - so - ci - ate (4 ਸਿਲੇਬਲ)
Stress on 2nd syllable (so)
ਸ਼ਬਦ ਰੂਪ
Noun
- Base: associate
- Plural: associates
Verb
- Base: associate
- 3rd Person Singular: associates
- Present Participle: associating
- Past: associated
ਸ਼ਬਦ ਪਰਿਵਾਰ
Forms
associates
noun
associating
verb
associated
verb
Core family
association
noun B1
Negative and opposite forms
dissociate
verb
dissociation
noun
Advanced or less common
associative
adjective
ਅਭਿਵੈਕਤੀਆਂ
associate degree
1/əsˈoʊʃiɪt dɪɡɹˈi/
fixed phrase
Two-year college qualification
A college qualification you get after two years of study.
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- She earned an associate degree in nursing.
- An associate degree can lead to better job opportunities.
associate with
1/əsˈoʊʃiˌeɪt wˈɪθ/
phrasal verb
Be connected socially or professionally
To be connected to a person, group, or idea in some way.
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- She doesn't want to associate with dishonest people.
- That brand is often associated with high quality.
guilt by association
1/ɡˈɪlt bˈaɪ əsˌoʊʃiˈeɪʃən/
idiom
Unfair blame due to connection
When someone is blamed because they know or are connected to someone who did something wrong.
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- He argued that he was a victim of guilt by association.
- The article warns against guilt by association in politics.
guilt by association
2/ɡˈɪlt bˈaɪ əsˌoʊʃiˈeɪʃən/
idiom
Blame due to someone's connections
When people think you did something wrong just because you know someone who did it.
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- He was accused through guilt by association, even though he wasn't involved.
- Guilt by association is not fair in a court of law.