Associate
/əˈsoʊ.si.eɪt/
Definitions
- (n.) A partner or colleague in business or at work.
She is a senior associate at the law firm.
- (v.) To connect or bring into relation, as in friendship or partnership.
He is often associated with charitable organizations.
Forms
- associates
- associated
- associating
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Commentary
In legal contexts, 'associate' often denotes a junior professional who is not yet a partner, especially in law firms.
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