associate
Translation
to associate, to connect, to link
Examples
I always associate this music with my childhood.
I always associate this music with my childhood.
He doesn't associate with criminals.
He doesn't associate with criminals.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) with ((sth.)) to connect something with something else I always associate this music with my childhood.
with ((sb.)) to spend time with someone He doesn't associate with criminals.
Similar Words
Synonyms: connect, link, relate; Antonyms: dissociate, separate
Etymology
From Latin 'associare', from 'ad-' (to) + 'sociare' (to unite), from 'socius' (ally, companion).
Memory Tips
Think of 'social' - to associate is to be social with people or ideas.