Associate
Link
Synonyms: Link, couple, identify, bracket, think of in connection with, mention in the same breath as, connect, relate, equate, think of together, draw a parallel with, and set side by side with.
Mix
Synonyms: Mix, mingle, get together, rub shoulders, consort, rub elbows, run around, hang about, knock about, pal up, chum around, keep company, socialize, go around, fraternize, have dealings, hobnob, hang out, hang around, knock around, pal around, and be thick with.
Affiliate
Synonyms: Affiliate, connect, join up, attach, team up, be in league, form an alliance, federate, incorporate, merge, align, join, join forces, combine, band together, ally, syndicate, consolidate, conjoin, and integrate.
Example Sentences
I associate summer with beaches.
They associate her with creativity.
He doesn't associate with criminals.
People associate success with hard work.