(1):
(v. t.) To fix the paternity of; - said of an illegitimate child; as, to affiliate the child to (or on or upon) one man rather than another.
(2):
(v. t.) To connect in the way of descent; to trace origin to.
(3):
(v. t.) To attach (to) or unite (with); to receive into a society as a member, and initiate into its mysteries, plans, etc.; - followed by to or with.
(4):
(v. i.) To connect or associate one's self; - followed by with; as, they affiliate with no party.
(5):
(v. t.) To adopt; to receive into a family as a son; hence, to bring or receive into close connection; to ally.
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