Associate

usgb/əˈsəʊsieɪt/
verb

To connect something in your mind with something else.

People often associate dark clouds with impending rain.
Visual representation of "associate" - To connect something in your mind with something else.

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  • associate with
  • associate someone/something with
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Mental Connection

Imagine a link between concepts to better recall or understand them.

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People associate comfort with their childhood home.
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Abstract Ideas

Use 'associate' to relate emotions and ideas, not just physical objects.

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She associates bravery with honesty.
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