Definitions

connect

[kuh-nekt] / kəˈnɛkt /

VERB

combine, link

Synonyms

STRONGEST

associate attach hook up join relate

STRONG

affix ally bridge cohere conjoin consociate correlate couple equate fasten marry span tag unite wed yoke

WEAK

come aboard get into hitch on hook on interface join up with meld with network with plug into slap on tack on tag on tie in tie in with

Antonyms

STRONGEST

disconnect disjoin dissociate disunite divide divorce separate sever

STRONG

detach disagree imbalance loosen unlink

Usage

What are other ways to say connect? The verb connect implies a joining as by a tie, link, or wire: One connects two batteries. Join may refer to a connection or association of any degree of closeness, but often implies direct contact: One joins two pieces of wood mortise together at the corner. Unite implies a close joining of two or more things, so as to form one: One unites layers of veneer sheets to form plywood.

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The website he started in 2000 had grown and evolved while still serving as a touchstone for gay men seeking to connect with others.

From The Wall Street Journal

He has not been accused of wrongdoing connected to Epstein.

From Salon

For now, all there is to see is a staked out area, with posts connected by twine.

From BBC

"Losing Luka, you know nothing's going to be easy after that because he does so much for us," said Reaves, who connected on 12 of 17 shots, including five three-pointers.

From Barron's

New U.S. rules will soon ban Chinese software in vehicle systems that connect to the cloud, part of an effort to prevent cameras, microphones and GPS tracking in cars from being exploited by foreign adversaries.

From The Wall Street Journal

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