# associated

Pronunciation: say "uh-SOH-shee-ay-tid" US /əˈsoʊʃieɪtɪd/, UK /əˈsəʊʃieɪtɪd/

## Adjective

1. Connected or linked with a particular person, thing, or matter.
   - Simple: Linked to or connected with a person, thing, or group.
   - _Researchers identified several genes associated with the disease._
   - _The costs associated with running a small farm have risen sharply._
3. Of a business, formally linked with another company or merged into it.
   - Simple: For a business, formally connected with another company or combined with it.
   - _The report listed several associated companies under the same holding group._
   - _Profits from the associated venture were reported separately in the accounts._

## Verb

2. Simple past and past participle of associate. — simple past and past participle of associate
   - Simple: Simple past and past participle of associate. Use it for past actions and after words like "has" or "is".
   - _Early settlers associated the comet with coming misfortune._
   - _She had long associated that street with her first job._

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