associated

1. 1
   goes along withadjective

   Linked to or connected with a person, thing, or group.

   Like two names that always come up together: think of one, and you think of the other.

   The risks associated with smoking are well known.

   She kept track of every cost associated with the trip.

   UsageUsually followed by with: costs associated with the trip.

   Similarlinked, connected, related, involved

   Oppositeunrelated, unconnected

2. 2
   verb

   Simple past and past participle of associate. Use it for past actions and after words like "has" or "is".

   He associated the song with his childhood.

   We associated freely with the other students all summer.

   UsageUsually followed by with: he associated the song with his childhood.

   Note
3. 3
   sister companyadjective

   For a business, formally connected with another company or combined with it.

   Like two stores owned by the same family: separate, but tied together.

   The associated firm shares its profits with the parent company.

   Each associated business follows the same safety rules.

   Similaraffiliated, allied

   Oppositeindependent, unaffiliated

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