associate vs familiar

familiar vs associate

associate and familiar both are nouns.

associate and familiar both are adjectives.

associate is a verb but familiar is not a verb.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
associate	Yes	Yes	Yes	No
familiar	Yes	Yes	No	No

As nouns, associate and familiar are synonyms defined as:

associate and familiar: a friend who is frequently in the company of another

Other synonyms of associate include companion, comrade, fellow.

associate (noun)	familiar (noun)
a degree granted by a two-year college on successful completion of the undergraduates course of studies	a spirit (usually in animal form) that acts as an assistant to a witch or wizard
any event that usually accompanies or is closely connected with another	a person attached to the household of a high official (as a pope or bishop) who renders service in return for support
a person who joins with others in some activity or endeavor	a friend who is frequently in the company of another
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
a person with subordinate membership in a society, institution, or commercial enterprise

associate (adjective)	familiar (adjective)
having partial rights and privileges or subordinate status	well known or easily recognized
	within normal everyday experience; common and ordinary; not strange
	having mutual interests or affections; of established friendship
	(usually followed by `with') well informed about or knowing thoroughly

associate (verb)	familiar (verb)
make a logical or causal connection
bring or come into association or action
keep company with; hang out with

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