DEFINITIONS1. to be connected with something in some way. His social problems were associated with heavy drinking. occupations closely associated with farming.

What does being associated with mean?

transitive verb. 1 : to join as a partner, friend, or companion They were closely associated with each other during the war. 2 : to join or connect together : combine particles of gold associated with heavy minerals.

How do you use associated in a sentence?

1) He associated himself with a great cause. 2) Conceit is associated with stupidity and ignorance. 3) He associated himself with his friend in a business undertaking. 4) He is closely associated in the public mind with horror movies.