1. B2 if one thing is associated with another, the two things are connected because they happen together or one thing causes the other Synonym : connected
   • associated with doing something
     ● the risks associated with taking drugs
   • associated with something
     ● Exposure to the sun is strongly associated with an increase in the incidence of skin cancer.
   • ● The conference will address the broad issues associated with E-commerce.
   • ● The following factors were significantly associated with chronic fatigue.
   • ● Lack of confidence is not something normally associated with a high-flying sales executive.
   • ● Salaries and associated costs have risen substantially.

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2. B2 associated with something if a person is associated with an organization, etc. they support it
   • ● He no longer wished to be associated with the party's policy on education.
3. Associated
   used in the name of a business company that is made up of a number of smaller companies
   • ● Associated Newspapers

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