associates

[əˈsoʊʃieɪts]

associates Definition

• 1. people who work together or share the same interests or goals
• 2. a rank of junior employee in a professional services firm, typically holding an undergraduate degree and working towards a higher degree or certification

Using associates: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "associates" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The company is looking for associates to join their team.

• Example

  She has many associates in the legal profession.

• Example

  He is an associate at the law firm.

• Example

  The associates worked together on the project.

associates Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for associates

• allies
• colleagues
• partners
• collaborators
• comrades

Antonyms for associates

• opponents
• rivals
• enemies

Phrases with associates

• associate professor

  a faculty member at a college or university who has attained tenure and a higher rank than assistant professor but lower than full professor

  Example

  She was promoted to associate professor after publishing her research.

• associate degree

  an undergraduate degree awarded by community colleges, junior colleges, technical colleges, and bachelor's degree-granting colleges and universities upon completion of a course of study usually lasting two years

  Example

  He earned an associate degree in business administration before transferring to a four-year university.

• associate member

  a person who is not a full member of an organization but has some of the privileges of membership

  Example

  She is an associate member of the club and can attend events, but cannot vote.

Origins of associates

from Latin 'associatus', meaning 'joined with'

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Summary: associates in Brief

'Associates' [əˈsoʊʃieɪts] refers to people who work together or share the same interests or goals. It can also refer to a rank of junior employee in a professional services firm. Examples include 'The company is looking for associates to join their team.' and 'She has many associates in the legal profession.' Phrases like 'associate professor' and 'associate degree' denote academic ranks and degrees, respectively.