ASSO'CIATE, assoshate. L. associo, of ad and socio, to join.
1. To join in company, as a friend, companion, partner or confederate as, to associate others with us in business, or in an enterprise.
It conveys the idea of intimate union.
2. To unite in the same mass as, particles of matte associated with other substances.
ASSO'CIATE,
1. To unite in company to keep company, implying intimacy as, congenial minds are disposed to associate.
2. To unite in action, or be affected by the action of a different part of the body.
ASSO'CIATE, a.
1. Joined in interest or purpose confederate.
2. Joined in employment or office as an associate judge.
ASSO'CIATE, n.
1. A companion one frequently in company with another, implying intimacy or equality a mate a fellow.
2. A partner in interest, as in business or a confederate in a league.
3. A companion in a criminal transaction an accomplice.
The King James Bible has stood its ground for nearly 400 years. However, during that time the English language has changed, and with it the meanings of some words it used. Here are more than 6,500 words whose definitions have changed since 1611.Wikipedia
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