associating

verb

1. 1

   To join in or form a league, union, or association.

2. 2

   To spend time socially; keep company.

   “She associates with her coworkers on weekends.”

3. 3

   (with with) To join as a partner, ally, or friend.

   “He associated his name with many environmental causes.”

4. 4

   To connect or join together; combine.

   “particles of gold associated with other substances”

5. 5

   To connect evidentially, or in the mind or imagination.

6. 6

   (in deliberative bodies) To endorse.

7. 7

   To be associative.

8. 8

   To accompany; to be in the company of.