associate
gb/əsˈoʊʃiɪt/ us/əsˈoʊʃiɪt/
B1
Англійська
~ 1200
Значення
0 значень
Дієслово
B1
action
1
Connect ideas or experiences
To think of one thing when you think of another thing.
Модель уживання:
to associate [something] with [something]
Поширена помилка:
Learners sometimes confuse 'associate' with 'assume'; 'associate' is about linking ideas, not guessing.
Синоніми
link (More general; can refer to physical or abstract connections.)
|
relate (Often used for emotional or personal connections, not just mental links.)
Антоніми
separate (Means to keep things apart in thought or reality.)
Словосполучення
associate strongly
|associate closely
|associate directly
Теми
thinking
|communication
|education
|core_vocabulary
Приклади
- 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.
Навчальні приклади
- I associate the smell of bread with my home.
- He associates rain with feeling sad.
- They associate red with danger.
Іменник
B1
entity
2
Work colleague or partner
A person you work with or do business with.
Поширена помилка:
Learners may confuse this with 'friend'; an associate is usually less personal and more work-related.
Синоніми
colleague (Often used for someone working in the same organization; slightly more formal.)
|
partner (Implies a closer or more equal relationship, often in business ownership.)
Антоніми
competitor (Someone you are in business against, not working with.)
Словосполучення
business associate
|close associate
|longtime associate
Теми
business
|work
|core_vocabulary
Приклади
- She invited several business associates to the meeting.
- He was seen leaving the restaurant with a close associate.
- Her longtime associate retired last year.
Навчальні приклади
- My associate will help you today.
- She is a good associate at work.
- He met his associate for lunch.
Дієслово
B2
action
3
Spend time socially with someone
To spend time with someone, often as friends or part of a group.
Модель уживання:
to associate with [someone]
Поширена помилка:
Learners might not realize this can have a negative tone if used about avoiding certain people.
Синоніми
socialize (Focuses on friendly interaction; less formal than 'associate'.)
Антоніми
avoid (To deliberately not spend time with someone.)
Словосполучення
associate freely
|associate closely
|associate socially
Теми
social life
|relationships
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Приклади
- 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.
Навчальні приклади
- I like to associate with my classmates.
- She associates with many artists.
- We associate at the park every weekend.
Іменник
formal
B2
entity
4
Partial member of a group
A person who belongs to a group but is not a full member.
Синоніми
affiliate (More formal; often used for organizations connected to larger bodies.)
Антоніми
full member (Has complete rights within the group.)
Словосполучення
associate member
|associate status
Теми
organizations
|business
|relationships
|core_vocabulary
Приклади
- He was granted associate membership at the club.
- Associate members can attend meetings but cannot vote.
- The program offers an associate status for beginners.
Навчальні приклади
- I am an associate member of the sports club.
- She became an associate of the art society.
- He is an associate in the group.
Граматика
Словникова форма
associate
IPA
GB/əsˈoʊʃiɪt/
US/əsˈoʊʃiɪt/
Склади й наголос
as - so - ci - ate (4 склади)
Stress on 2nd syllable (so)
Форми слова
Noun
- Base: associate
- Plural: associates
Verb
- Base: associate
- 3rd Person Singular: associates
- Present Participle: associating
- Past: associated
Споріднені слова
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
Вирази
associate degree
1/əsˈoʊʃiɪt dɪɡɹˈi/
fixed phrase
Two-year college qualification
A college qualification you get after two years of study.
Приклади
- 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.
Приклади
- 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.
Приклади
- 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.
Приклади
- He was accused through guilt by association, even though he wasn't involved.
- Guilt by association is not fair in a court of law.