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associate
Verb
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If you associate two things, you think of them as being connected in some way.
People often associate Einstein with science, but he was also a man of peace.
I associate Thailand with spicy food and beautiful beaches.
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If you associate with someone else, you spend time with them.
Parents are often afraid of their children associating with the wrong group of friends.
associate
Noun
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An associate is somebody that you do business or work with.
I have an associate who might be interested in your product.
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An associate member, professor, producer, etc. is one who is connected but at a lower level.
She spent years as an associate professor before becoming a full professor in 1997.
resource
Noun
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A resource is something that is available and useful.
We don't have enough time and resources to finish the job.
Canada has fewer natural resources, including trees, fish, and oil, than it did in the past.
officer
Noun
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An officer is a person in an army who has much authority. A general and a captain are two types of officers.
A soldier must obey his commanding officer.
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An officer is a policeman, often called a "police officer." (Note, "officer" is often better than "policeman" because the officer could be a woman or a man.)
Officer, can you help me, I've been robbed.
The thief was taken to jail by the officers.
He was arrested for hitting an officer.
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An officer is someone who holds office (meaning, has authority).
The judge is an important officer of the court.
She is the chief executive officer, or CEO, for our company.