consociate
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /kənˈsoʊʃiˌeɪt/
KK: /kənˈsoʊʃiˌeɪt/
adjective
Definition
Joined together or connected in some way; working in partnership or collaboration.
Example
The consociate organizations worked together to achieve their common goals.
Conversation
I really enjoyed the event last night, it felt so consociate with our community.
Absolutely! Everyone was so friendly and engaged.
It's nice to see people coming together like that, right?
Definitely, it makes our neighborhood feel more consociate and welcoming.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
united
joined
allied
Antonyms
divided
separate
disunited
noun
Definition
A person who is connected with another in a partnership or association.
Example
She is a consociate in the business venture, sharing responsibilities and profits.
Conversation
Have you met my new consociate at work?
No, I haven't! What's she like?
She's really friendly and has great ideas for our projects.
transitive verb
Definition
To bring together in a friendly or cooperative way.
Example
The two organizations decided to consociate for a common cause.
Tense Forms
Past: consociated
Past Participle: consociated
Conversation
I think we should consociate more with our neighbors.
That's a great idea! It would make the community feel closer.
Yeah, maybe we could plan a barbecue to start things off.
Root Explanation
Consociate is formed from "con-" (meaning together) and "socius" (meaning companion or ally). The word describes the act of joining together as companions or allies.
Memory Tip
Think of people coming 'together' ('con-') as 'companions' ('socius') — that's what consociate means.
Visually Confused Words
unconsociated
convocate
conciliate