be associated with sth
— phrasal verb with associate /əˈsəʊ.si.eɪt/
/-ˈsoʊ-/ verb [T] Definition
B2 If problems or dangers are associated with a particular thing or action, they are caused by it: The cancer risks associated with smoking have been well documented.Causing things to happen
(Definition of be associated with sth from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus
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Synonyms and related words:
- -ization suffix
- -ize suffix
- agent noun (CAUSE)
- awaken (sth) in sb phrasal verb
- beget verb
- blaze a trail idiom
- bring sth about phrasal verb
- factor noun (FACT)
- fuel noun
- instigator noun
- introduce verb (PUT INTO USE)
- jumping-off point noun
- plant verb (PUT)
- produce verb (CAUSE)
- produce verb (RESULT IN)
- sure adjective
- the domino effect noun
- usher sth in phrasal verb
- wreak verb
- wrought verb
Topic:
Causing things to happen
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