associate

Make a logical or causal connection.

Keep company with; hang out with.

“He associates with strange people”

Bring or come into association or action.

A degree granted by a two-year college on successful completion of the undergraduates course of studies.

A friend who is frequently in the company of another.

Any event that usually accompanies or is closely connected with another.

“first was the lightning and then its thunderous associate”

A person who joins with others in some activity or endeavor.

“he had to consult his associate before continuing”

A person with subordinate membership in a society, institution, or commercial enterprise.

“associates in the law firm bill at a lower rate than do partners”

Having partial rights and privileges or subordinate status.

“an associate member”

“an associate professor”