to be relevant to
A natural disaster is often associated with a series of social issues, such as a rise in crime rates.
I heard that the professor is associated with the big political scandal three years ago.
the act of deeply thinking or relaxing
We do not know if Ghandi meditated on a daily basis.
Descartes’ meditations on the meaning of truth is a must-read for all philosophy students.
to make one act in a certain way, especially by emotion
I don’t think it is mere instinct that people are romantically driven towards each other.
Her ambition drove her to work extra hours seven days a week.
to cause anxiety or discomfort
The eerie atmosphere of the empty lecture hall was disconcerting.
He has a disconcerting, almost reprehensible habit of touching people without their consent.