v. Simple past tense and past participle of associate.
the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English
adj. Joined as a companion; brought into association; accompanying; combined.
The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
United into or forming an association; showing association; specifically, in physical chemistry, noting liquids some of whose molecules consist of aggregates of two or more of the molecules in which the substance exists when in the state of vapor.
Word Usage
"It was appropriately called Our Friends Social Club, “Our Friends” being slang for “goodfellas,” a term associated only with “made” guys in the life."