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Association

Noun

1. The act of associating or being connected with something or someone.

Sample sentence: I have a deep association with that place, as I used to live there for many years.

2. An organization or group of people united for a specific purpose or common goal.

Sample sentence: She is a member of the local photography association, which organizes exhibitions and workshops.

3. The mental connection or relationship between two ideas or concepts.

Sample sentence: The association between success and hard work is often emphasized in motivational speeches.

Verb

1. To connect or join together in the mind or imagination.

Sample sentence: In his novel, the author brilliantly associated distant characters who seemingly had no connection.

2. To form a relationship or connection with someone.

Sample sentence: He managed to associate himself with influential people in the industry, which opened doors for his career.

Adjective

1. Pertaining to an association; related to a group or organization.

Sample sentence: She attended the association meeting to discuss the latest updates and developments.