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associate vs keep company

keep company vs associate

associate is a noun but keep company is not a noun.

associate is an adjective but keep company is not an adjective.

associate and keep company both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
associate Yes Yes Yes No
keep company No No Yes No
As verbs, keep company is a hyponym of associate; that is, keep company is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than associate:
  • associate: keep company with; hang out with
  • keep company: be a companion to somebody
Other hyponyms of associate include ally, date, go out, go steady, see, accompany, companion, company.
associate (noun) keep company (noun)
a degree granted by a two-year college on successful completion of the undergraduates course of studies
any event that usually accompanies or is closely connected with another
a person who joins with others in some activity or endeavor
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
a person with subordinate membership in a society, institution, or commercial enterprise
associate (adjective) keep company (adjective)
having partial rights and privileges or subordinate status
associate (verb) keep company (verb)
make a logical or causal connection be a companion to somebody
bring or come into association or action
keep company with; hang out with
Difference between associate and keep company

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