affiliate

/əˈfɪliˌeɪt/
verb
  1. To officially join or connect a person, group, or organization to a larger body.
    • She chose to affiliate her charity with the United Way.
    • The local club decided to affiliate with the national organization.
    • Many small businesses affiliate with a major brand to gain more customers.
  2. To associate or identify oneself closely with a particular group, cause, or idea.
    • He does not affiliate with any political party.
    • The artist affiliates with the modern art movement.
    • They affiliate themselves with environmental groups.
Antonyms
noun
  1. A person, group, or organization that is officially connected to a larger body.
    • The local radio station is an affiliate of a national network.
    • The university has several international affiliates.
    • Each affiliate must follow the company's rules.
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