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 new political party.
He affiliated himself with the new political party.
Grammar Patterns
((sb./sth.)) with ((sb./sth.)) to connect or associate with The college is affiliated with the university.
Similar Words
Synonyms: associate, connect, join; Antonyms: disaffiliate, separate
Etymology
From Latin 'ad-' (to) + 'filius' (son), meaning 'to adopt as a son'.
Memory Tips
Think of a 'son' or 'child' company joining a 'parent' company.