Associate

a person who joins with others in some activity or endeavor

a friend who is frequently in the company of another

a person with subordinate membership in a society, institution, or commercial enterprise

any event that usually accompanies or is closely connected with another

a degree granted by a two-year college on successful completion of the undergraduates course of studies

make a logical or causal connection

keep company with

bring or come into association or action

having partial rights and privileges or subordinate status