Definition: To adopt; to receive into a family as one's offspring

Alright class, settle down, let’s take a look! That dictionary definition – “to adopt; to receive into a family as one’s offspring” – it gives you a good starting point, but ‘affiliated’ has a slightly different tune. Think of it this way: "Affiliated" means to be connected or linked with something else. It's like joining a team, or a club, or even an organization! Let's say a band is affiliated with a record label – that means the record label is connected to and supports the band’s work. They're working together, sharing goals. It doesn’t necessarily mean they’re family like in the dictionary definition. It just means there's a relationship, a bond. Here are some rhymes to help you remember: "Affiliated," it’s clear and bright, Connected with something, shining light! Does that make more sense? Do you have any questions about 'affiliated,' or would you like me to give you some examples of how we use the word in sentences?