associate
verb:to connect or link one thing with another in thought, meaning, or relationship (often followed by 'with' or 'to')
Many cultures associate the color red with passion, love, and romance.
The image of a rainbow is often associated with happiness, hope, and new beginnings.
During college, she mostly associated with the debate team.
noun:a colleague, partner, or member of an organization who is typically not at the highest rank
My closest associate handles client onboarding.
adjective:having a lower or subordinate rank or partial status
He was promoted from associate editor to senior editor.