a connection or relationship between two or more things

a person who is connected with another in some way, such as a colleague or an ally

सहयोगी

English Usage: She considered him an important associate in her business.

Hindi Usage: उसने उसे अपने व्यवसाय में एक महत्वपूर्ण सहयोगी माना।

to connect someone or something with something else

to spend time with someone

समय बिताना

English Usage: He tends to associate with people who share his interests.

Hindi Usage: वह अक्सर उन लोगों के साथ समय बिताता है जो उसकी रुचियों को साझा करते हैं।