affiliate
Translation
to affiliate, to associate, to connect
Examples
The college is affiliated with the university.
The college is affiliated with the university.
He affiliated himself with the local sports club.
He affiliated himself with the local sports club.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) ((with/to sth.)) to connect a group with a larger one The college is affiliated with the university.
Similar Words
Synonyms: associate, connect, join; Antonyms: disaffiliate, separate
Etymology
From Latin 'ad-' (to) + 'filius' (son), literally meaning 'to adopt as a son'.
Memory Tips
Imagine a smaller company joining a larger 'family' business as a 'son' or 'daughter' company.