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connect

[kuh-nekt] / kəˈnɛkt /


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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"If we connect them to the grid, we have a resource that will, at any given time, provide more electricity than the amount people draw from the grid at the highest peak times."

From Barron's • Jun. 12, 2026

Singapore Airlines should gain from the sporting event, after recently announcing a partnership with Southwest Airlines to connect travelers between the city-state and nearly 120 airports in the U.S. airline’s network.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

He might be 74, but he is an intelligent mood-setter with a big football brain and a fantastic capacity to connect with footballers and make them feel better and play better.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

It gave Lee a chance to connect with her community while experimenting in what she calls a “test garden.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

Was it right to connect a family in Amsterdam with the trouble here?

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom




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