associating (B1)
verb
Pronunciation: /əˈsoʊʃieɪtɪŋ/
Definition
Connecting or linking ideas, people, or things in your mind.
Examples
He found himself associating the song with a difficult time in his life.
People often associate the color red with passion or danger.
She was associating with a group of students who were known for their academic achievements.
How to Use associating
- associate with (prepositional phrase)
- To connect or link someone or something with another person or thing. — "She was associating with people who shared her interests."
- associate X with Y (collocation)
- To form a mental link between two things. — "We often associate the taste of chocolate with celebrations."
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