Associating

verb

1. To join in or form a league, union, or association.
2. To spend time socially; keep company.

   "She associates with her coworkers on weekends."

3. (with with) To join as a partner, ally, or friend.

   "He associated his name with many environmental causes."

4. To connect or join together; combine.

   "particles of gold associated with other substances"

5. To connect evidentially, or in the mind or imagination.