Affiliate — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms
Meaning & Definition of Affiliate
Affiliate (verb)
- to bring or receive into close connection as a member or branch
- to associate as a member
- to trace the origin of
Affiliate (noun)
- an affiliated person or organization
Affiliate (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms
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a local unit of an organization
"our local Humane Society is an affiliate of a national organization"
Affiliate (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms
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as in associate, combine
Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Affiliate
The most common words with a similar meaning to Affiliate:
Word Forms of Affiliate
Inflections: affiliated, affiliating
Origin & Etymology of Affiliate
probably from French affilier "to bring into close connection" (going back to Middle French, "to adopt as a son," borrowed from Medieval Latin affīliāre, from Latin ad- ad- + -fīliāre, verbal derivative of fīlius "son") + -ate:4 feminine:1
First known use: 1767t
Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Affiliate
- CEFR level: C2 English Vocabulary — Page 2
- Topics: Advanced GRE / C2
Words & Phrases Containing Affiliate
Frequently Asked Questions about Affiliate
What does "Affiliate" mean?
"Affiliate" means to bring or receive into close connection as a member or branch. As an a verb and a noun, it is defined as: to bring or receive into close connection as a member or branch. It has 2 distinct senses.
What is another word for "Affiliate"?
Other words for "Affiliate" include branch, cell, chapter, council, local, ally, associate and combine. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Affiliate" you intend.
What are different ways to say "Affiliate"?
There are 30 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Affiliate". Common alternatives include branch, cell, chapter, council, local, ally, associate, combine, confederate and hang together.
How do you use "Affiliate" in a sentence?
Examples of "Affiliate" in a sentence: "our local Humane Society is an affiliate of a national organization".
Is "Affiliate" a noun, verb, or adjective?
"Affiliate" can be used as a verb and a noun, depending on the context.
Is "Affiliate" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?
As a C2-level word, "Affiliate" is typical of Cambridge C2 Proficiency (CPE), IELTS band 8.5–9.0, TOEFL iBT 114–120, PTE Academic 85–90. Advanced words like this are also useful for the GRE, SAT, GMAT, and LSAT.
How do you pronounce "Affiliate"?
"Affiliate" is pronounced /ə-ˈfi-lē-ˌāt/ as a verb and /ə-ˈfi-lē-ət/ as a noun and divided into syllables as af·fil·i·ate.
What is the origin of the word "Affiliate"?
"Affiliate" comes from probably from French affilier "to bring into close connection" (going back to Middle French, "to adopt as a son," borrowed from Medieval Latin affīliāre, from Latin ad- ad- + -fīliāre, verbal derivative of fīlius "son") + -ate:4 feminine:1. First known use: 1767t.