associate
adjective
°Joined with another or others and having equal or nearly equal status.
"An associate editor."
°Having partial status or privileges.
"An associate member of the club."
noun
°A person united with another or others in an act, enterprise, or business; a partner or colleague.
°A companion; a comrade.
verb
°To join in or form a league, union, or association.
°To spend time socially; keep company.
synonyms: join