english
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associate with sb
to spend time with a group of people, especially people who are disapproved of
• I don't want my children associating with drug-addicts and alcoholics., associate sth with sth
If problems or dangers are associated with a particular thing or action, they are caused by it
• The cancer risks associated with smoking have been well documented.
Cambridge-Phrasal Verbs
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verb
link:
We associate with other scientists.
noun
ally:
His associate was not at home.
Simple Definitions
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noun ADJ. close a close associate with whom he started a business | former, old Her former associates refused to see her. | business, political
Oxford Collocations Dictionary