Associated — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective verb /ə-ˈsō-shē-ˌā-təd/ as·so·ci·at·ed

Meaning & Definition of Associated

Associated (adjective)

  1. joined together often in a working relationship
  2. related, connected, or combined together

Associated (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. as in connected, interconnected

    similar: connected, interconnected, interrelated, joined, affiliated, akin, allied, kindred, related, alike, analogous, cognate, comparable, connate, correspondent, corresponding, ditto, like, matching, parallel, resemblant, resembling, similar, such, suchlike, identical, same, apposite, apropos, cogent, germane, material, pertinent, relevant
    opposite: unrelated, diacritical, different, disparate, dissimilar, distinct, distinctive, diverse, nonidentical, other, unalike, unlike, differentiable, discriminable, distinguishable

Associated (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to come or be together as friends

    "a socially ambitious couple who joined the country club in order to associate with the right sort of people"

    similar: chummed, companied, consociated, consorted, fraternized, hobnobbed, hooked up, hung (around or out), messed around, palled (around), ran, sorted, traveled, fell in with, kept company (with), rubbed elbows (with), took up with, was friends with
    related: affiliated, allied, attached, banded, bonded, clubbed, collaborated, colluded, confederated, conjoined, connected, cooperated, coupled, ganged, got along, got on, grouped, interrelated, joined, knotted, leagued, linked, mingled, mixed, rallied, related, sided, socialized, teamed, tied, wedded, befriended, friended
    near: avoided, cold-shouldered, shunned, snubbed, alienated, estranged, broke up, disbanded, dispersed, split (up), disjoined, dissociated, disunited, divorced, severed, split, sundered

  2. to think of (something) in combination

    "she still associates Memorial Day with her long-ago fiancé, who died in Vietnam"

    similar: connected, correlated, identified, linked, related
    related: compared, equated, likened, grouped, joined, lumped (together), tied (together)
    near: contrasted, differentiated, discriminated, distinguished, separated, set off

  3. to come together to form a single unit

    "the elements hydrogen and oxygen associate to form molecules of water"

    similar: coalesced, combined, conjoined, conjugated, connected, coupled, fused, interfused, joined, linked (up), married, unified, united
    related: mated, yoked, allied, confederated, leagued, chained, compounded, hitched, hooked, spliced, assembled, clustered, congregated, constellated, convened, gathered, met, recombined, reconnected, rejoined, reunified, reunited
    opposite: broke up, dissevered, parted, sectioned, separated, severed, split, sundered, unlinked
    near: detached, disaffiliated, disconnected, disjoined, disjointed, dissociated, disunited, divided, divorced, fractionated, isolated, resolved, uncoupled, unyoked, disbanded, dispersed, scattered

  4. to form or enter into an association that furthers the interests of its members

    "nations deciding to associate in order to remove trade barriers"

    similar: allied, banded (together), clubbed, coalesced, cohered, confederated, conjoined, cooperated, federated, leagued, united, closed ranks, pulled together
    related: caballed, collaborated, ganged up, hung together, teamed (up), incorporated, organized, unionized, affiliated, amalgamated, combined, conglomerated, consolidated, converged, grouped, joined, merged, knotted, linked, tied, wedded
    opposite: broke up, disbanded
    near: detached, disengaged, dissolved, disunited, divorced, parted, segregated, separated, severed, split, sundered, alienated, estranged, fell out

  5. to take part in social activities

    "you should try to associate with people your own age"

    similar: fraternized, hobnobbed, mingled, mixed, socialized, stepped out, went out, rubbed elbows
    related: caroused, partied, reveled, circulated
    near: avoided, eschewed, shunned, slighted, snubbed

Related Entry: Associate (verb)

Associate is a different word from Associated. The synonyms below are for associate, not for associated.

  1. to come or be together as friends

    "a socially ambitious couple who joined the country club in order to associate with the right sort of people"

    similar: chum, company, consociate, consort, fraternize, hang (around or out), hobnob, hook up, mess around, pal (around), run, sort, travel, be friends with, fall in with, keep company (with), rub elbows (with), take up with
    related: affiliate, ally, attach, band, bond, club, collaborate, collude, confederate, conjoin, connect, cooperate, couple, gang, get along, get on, group, interrelate, join, knot, league, link, mingle, mix, rally, relate, side, socialize, team, tie, wed, befriend, friend
    near: avoid, cold-shoulder, shun, snub, alienate, estrange, break up, disband, disperse, split (up), disjoin, dissociate, disunite, divorce, sever, split, sunder

  2. to think of (something) in combination

    "she still associates Memorial Day with her long-ago fiancé, who died in Vietnam"

    similar: connect, correlate, identify, link, relate
    related: compare, equate, liken, group, join, lump (together), tie (together)
    near: contrast, differentiate, discriminate, distinguish, separate, set off

  3. to come together to form a single unit

    "the elements hydrogen and oxygen associate to form molecules of water"

    similar: coalesce, combine, conjoin, conjugate, connect, couple, fuse, interfuse, join, link (up), marry, unify, unite
    related: mate, yoke, ally, confederate, league, chain, compound, hitch, hook, splice, assemble, cluster, congregate, constellate, convene, gather, meet, recombine, reconnect, rejoin, reunify, reunite
    opposite: break up, dissever, part, section, separate, sever, split, sunder, unlink
    near: detach, disaffiliate, disconnect, disjoin, disjoint, dissociate, disunite, divide, divorce, fractionate, isolate, resolve, uncouple, unyoke, disband, disperse, scatter

  4. to form or enter into an association that furthers the interests of its members

    "nations deciding to associate in order to remove trade barriers"

    similar: ally, band (together), club, coalesce, cohere, confederate, conjoin, cooperate, federate, league, unite, close ranks, pull together
    related: cabal, collaborate, gang up, hang together, team (up), incorporate, organize, unionize, affiliate, amalgamate, combine, conglomerate, consolidate, converge, group, join, merge, knot, link, tie, wed
    opposite: break up, disband
    near: detach, disengage, dissolve, disunite, divorce, part, segregate, separate, sever, split, sunder, alienate, estrange, fall out

  5. to take part in social activities

    "you should try to associate with people your own age"

    similar: fraternize, go out, hobnob, mingle, mix, socialize, step out, rub elbows
    related: carouse, party, revel, circulate
    near: avoid, eschew, shun, slight, snub

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Associated

The most common words with a similar meaning to Associated:

connected, interconnected, interrelated, joined, affiliated, akin, allied, kindred, related, alike, analogous, cognate, comparable, connate, correspondent, corresponding, ditto, like, matching, parallel, resemblant, resembling, similar, such, suchlike, identical, same, apposite, apropos, cogent, germane, material, pertinent, relevant, chummed, companied, consociated, consorted, fraternized, hobnobbed

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Associated

Words with the opposite meaning of Associated:

unrelated, diacritical, different, disparate, dissimilar, distinct, distinctive, diverse, nonidentical, other, unalike, unlike, differentiable, discriminable, distinguishable, broke up, dissevered, parted, sectioned, separated, severed, split, sundered, unlinked, disbanded

Related Words for Associated

attached, banded, bonded, collaborated, colluded, ganged, got along, got on, grouped, knotted, rallied, sided, teamed, tied, wedded, befriended, friended, compared, equated, likened, lumped (together), tied (together), mated, yoked, chained, compounded, hitched, hooked, spliced, assembled

Near Antonyms of Associated

avoided, cold-shouldered, shunned, snubbed, alienated, estranged, dispersed, split (up), disjoined, dissociated, disunited, divorced, contrasted, differentiated, discriminated, distinguished, set off, detached, disaffiliated, disconnected, disjointed, divided, fractionated, isolated, resolved, uncoupled, unyoked, scattered, disengaged, dissolved

Origin & Etymology of Associated

First known use: 1611

Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Associated

Frequently Asked Questions about Associated

What does "Associated" mean?

"Associated" means joined together often in a working relationship. As an an adjective and a verb, it is defined as: joined together often in a working relationship. It has 6 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Associated"?

Other words for "Associated" include connected, interconnected, interrelated, joined, affiliated, akin, allied and kindred. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Associated" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Associated"?

There are 138 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Associated". Common alternatives include connected, interconnected, interrelated, joined, affiliated, akin, allied, kindred, related and alike.

What is the opposite of "Associated"?

Antonyms of "Associated" include unrelated, diacritical, different, disparate, dissimilar, distinct, distinctive and diverse. Near antonyms include avoided, cold-shouldered, shunned and snubbed.

How do you use "Associated" in a sentence?

Examples of "Associated" in a sentence: "a socially ambitious couple who joined the country club in order to associate with the right sort of people"; "she still associates Memorial Day with her long-ago fiancé, who died in Vietnam"; "the elements hydrogen and oxygen associate to form molecules of water".

Is "Associated" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Associated" can be used as an adjective and a verb, depending on the context.

Is "Associated" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?

As a B2-level word, "Associated" is typical of Cambridge B2 First (FCE), IELTS band 5.5–6.5, TOEFL iBT 72–94, PTE Academic 59–75, TOEIC Listening & Reading 785+.

How do you pronounce "Associated"?

"Associated" is pronounced /ə-ˈsō-shē-ˌā-təd/ and divided into syllables as as·so·ci·at·ed.