affiliare
to affiliate, to enrol as a member
verb ahf-fee-LYAH-reh Rare
Origin: From medieval Latin affiliare (to adopt as a son), from filius (son).
Usage Note
Affiliare means to bring someone into an organization as a member or associate — affiliarsi a un'associazione (to join an association). It is commonly used for sports clubs, trade unions, criminal organizations (affiliato alla camorra), and franchises. The noun affiliato (affiliate, member) and affiliazione (membership, affiliation) are widely used in business and journalism.
Examples
"Si è affiliato a un'associazione sportiva."
Natural Translation
He affiliated himself with a sports association.
Literal Translation
Himself is affiliated to a sports association.
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