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af·fili·ate (ə fil′ē āt′; for n., usually, -it)
transitive verb affiliated -·at′ed, affiliating -·at′·ing
- to take in as a member or branch
- to connect or associate (oneself) with an organization, movement, etc.
- to trace the origins or source of; specif., to determine legally the paternity of
Etymology: < ML affiliatus, pp. of affiliare, to adopt as a son < L ad-, to + filius, son
intransitive verb
noun
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Converse of object
- recruit: PLUS as you recruit other affiliates YOU get commission on their sales too!
Adjective modifier
- iden: Sprint Nextel's $ 6.5 billion purchase of iDEN affiliate Nextel Partners has met approval and will now go ahead.
Modifies a noun
- program: Does the affiliate program offer you to join without buying the product?
Noun used with modifier
- tier: A trustful two tier affiliate program will pay you 15-45 % in residual commissions.
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