Word Meaning

affiliate definition and meaning

v. t. To adopt; to receive into a family as a son; hence, to bring or receive into close connection; to ally.
v. t. To fix the paternity of; -- said of an illegitimate child; as, to affiliate the child to (or on or upon) one man rather than another.
v. t. To connect in the way of descent; to trace origin to.
v. t. To attach (to) or unite (with); to receive into a society as a member, and initiate into its mysteries, plans, etc.; -- followed by to or with.
v. i. To connect or associate one's self; -- followed by with; as, they affiliate with no party.

Crossword clues for affiliate

- Associate
- Associate (with)
- Consort (with)