Hyphenation of associates

Wondering how to hyphenate the English word associates ? This word can be hyphenated and contains 3 syllables as shown below.

as-so-ciates

Definitions of associates :

1.
A person who joins with others in some activity or endeavor
He had to consult his associate before continuing
2.
A friend who is frequently in the company of another
Drinking companions Comrades in arms
3.
A person with subordinate membership in a society, institution, or commercial enterprise
Associates in the law firm bill at a lower rate than do partners
4.
Any event that usually accompanies or is closely connected with another
First was the lightning and then its thunderous associate
5.
A degree granted by a two-year college on successful completion of the undergraduates course of studies
6.
Make a logical or causal connection
I cannot connect these two pieces of evidence in my mind Colligate these facts I cannot relate these events at all
7.
Keep company with
Hang out with He associates with strange people She affiliates with her colleagues
8.
Bring or come into association or action
The churches consociated to fight their dissolution
9.
Having partial rights and privileges or subordinate status
An associate member An associate professor

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