affiliate
//əˈfɪl.i.eɪt//
Verb
affiliateInfinitive
affiliatePresent tense
affiliatedPast tense
affiliatedPast participle
affiliatingPresent participle
affiliatesThird-person singular
1
To officially attach or connect oneself or an organization to a larger body or group.
The local club decided to affiliate with the national organization.
2
To associate or connect closely with another person, group, or organization.
The local charity decided to affiliate with a national organization.
Antonym
Noun
affiliateSingular
affiliatesPlural
1
A person or organization officially attached to a larger body or group.
The company has affiliates in several countries around the world.
2
A subsidiary company or branch of a larger organization.
The company has affiliates in several countries around the world.