associate with — to connect someone or something in your mind with someone or something else
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to connect someone or something in your mind with someone or something else
Pronunciation (IPA): /əˈsoʊsiˌeɪt wɪð/
Example Sentences
- My mom told me not to associate with kids who skip school.
- I associate the smell of coffee with Monday morning panic attacks.
- Scientists associate regular exercise with better mental health.
associate with
VERB[/əˈsoʊsiˌeɪt wɪð/]
to connect someone or something in your mind with someone or something else
to connect someone or something in your mind with someone or something else
Associate with others, communicate with care, and appreciate with sincerity!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'associatus,' the past participle of 'associare,' meaning 'to unite with.' The word combines 'ad-' (to) with 'socius' (companion, ally), derived from the Proto-Indo-European root meaning 'to follow or accompany.'
Breakdown
ad- (to, toward) + socius (companion) + -ate (verb suffix) = associate; with (preposition indicating connection) = associate with
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My mom told me not to associate with kids who skip school.”
“I associate the smell of coffee with Monday morning panic attacks.”
“Scientists associate regular exercise with better mental health.”
“I always associate my neighbor with loud karaoke at 3 AM.”
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