Associating Meaning in English

word · lemma: associate

US

əˈsoʊsiˌeɪtɪŋ

uh-SOH-see-ay-ting

UK

ɐsˈəʊsɪˌeɪtɪŋ

uh-SOH-si-ay-ting

Definition

Connecting one thing or person with another in your mind or in reality. Often used when you link ideas, people, or things together.

Usage & Nuances

Often followed by 'with', as in 'associating with people.' Slightly formal; more common in academic, psychological, or official contexts. Don't confuse with 'socializing,' which means spending time talking to people.

• Spanish: asociar - relacionar
• Portuguese (BR): associar - relacionar
• Portuguese (PT): associar - relacionar
• Chinese (Simplified): 联系 - 关联
• Chinese (Traditional): 聯繫 - 關聯
• Hindi: संबंधित करना - जोड़ना
• Arabic: ربط - اقتران
• Bengali: সংযুক্ত করা - মিলানো - যুক্ত থাকা
• Russian: ассоциировать - связывать
• Japanese: 結び付ける - 関連付ける
• Vietnamese: liên kết - kết nối
• Korean: 연관짓다 - 연상하다
• Turkish: ilişkilendirmek - bağdaştırmak
• Urdu: وابستہ کرنا - جوڑنا
• Indonesian: mengaitkan - menghubungkan

Example Sentences

He is associating colors with feelings.

basic

The teacher is associating new words with pictures.

basic

She avoids associating with negative people.

basic

Are you associating that smell with your childhood?

natural

He got in trouble for associating with the wrong crowd.

natural

Some people have trouble associating names with faces.

natural