affiliate
verb (used with object)
to bring into close association or connection of action or interest: You can download resources to affiliate your event with our fundraising campaign.
Used to describe an action that began in the past, has continued continuously, and is still in progress.
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"I see you have been affiliating with the peaceful Pitt and not carousing with Sheridan and Fox," returned Mr. Morris, with a smile.
From Calvert of Strathore by Carter Goodloe