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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.

Example Sentences

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Executives formerly with Grubhub are looking to challenge roadside assistance giant AAA with apps that connect drivers to tow trucks and other roadside help.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

However, some people have managed to connect using satellite internet systems such as Starlink and other methods, though it comes at a high cost.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

He turned the ball over trying to connect with Deandre Ayton on the next possession, reaching immediately for his lower back after the pass went awry.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 2, 2026

Globalstar primarily uses its satellites to connect phones and other devices in areas where coverage is minimal.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 2, 2026

Through Pickwick, for example, we met the man at the central telephone exchange whose department handled orders to connect and disconnect lines.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.