Antonym: enemy, opponent, rival. Similar words: associate, associated, appreciation, renunciation, variation, radiation, negotiation, social. Meaning: [ə‚səʊsɪ'eɪʃn] 
n. 1. a formal organization of people or groups of people 2. the act of consorting with or joining with others 3. the state of being connected together as in memory or imagination 4. a social or business relationship 5. the process of bringing ideas or events together in memory or imagination 6. a relation resulting from interaction or dependence 7. (chemistry) any process of combination (especially in solution) that depends on relatively weak chemical bonding 8. (ecology) a group of organisms (plants and animals) that live together in a certain geographical region and constitute a community with a few dominant species.
n. 1. a formal organization of people or groups of people 2. the act of consorting with or joining with others 3. the state of being connected together as in memory or imagination 4. a social or business relationship 5. the process of bringing ideas or events together in memory or imagination 6. a relation resulting from interaction or dependence 7. (chemistry) any process of combination (especially in solution) that depends on relatively weak chemical bonding 8. (ecology) a group of organisms (plants and animals) that live together in a certain geographical region and constitute a community with a few dominant species. 
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61. The Association gives a free handbook to all new members.
62. It falls to me to thank you for all you have done for the association.
63. The association fosters a deeper understanding between prisons and the public.
64. The association is funded by an annual subvention from the government.
65. The support of our members is of great importance to the Association.
66. The employers' association was seen as a counter to union power.
67. There has always been a close association between these two schools.
68. The National Collegiate Athletic Association introduced drug testing in the mid-1980s.
69. At the airport he read an address of welcome on behalf of the association.
70. The association believes new technology will provide a long-term solution to credit card fraud.
71. The taxi drivers' association is urging its members, who can work as many hours as they want, not to overdo it.
72. Members of the association kick over 40 dollars a month for a common fund.
73. At the airport he read an address of welcome in behalf of the association.
74. The Medical Association yesterday hit out at government cuts in healthcare services.
75. The powers that be, in this case the independent Television Association, banned the advertisement altogether.
76. She became famous through her association with the group of poets.
77. Its association with the movie industry has given the place a certain glamor.
78. The research showed an association between diet and various diseases.
79. Our long association with your company has brought great benefits.
80. He was to remain active in the association, latterly as vice president, for the rest of his life.
81. He played a seminal role in the formation of the association.
82. The association is advising pregnant women,[www.Sentencedict.com] the very young and the elderly to avoid such foods.
83. The association was formed to represent the interests of women artists.
84. It was a year before the association met again in congress.
85. He was considered tainted by association with the corrupt regime.
86. The Alumnae Association is my link to the school's present administration.
87. One of the most important political freedoms is freedom of association.
88. The association has threatened to withdraw its support if the banks and building societies refuse to play ball.
89. She was a total mystery to him despite their long association.
90. This event was organized in association with the Sports Council.
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