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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Kicker Jason Myers was responsible for all of the scoring in the first three quarters, connecting on four field goals for a 12-0 Seattle lead.

From Los Angeles Times

Refer’s AI agent connected him with an executive at Golden, a volunteer-management company, which was looking for a platform engineer and data scientist.

From The Wall Street Journal

Together, the events highlight the wide range of ways Americans celebrate and connect with their pets.

From Salon

He argues that healthcare remains maddeningly stuck at Step 2, as practitioners struggle to connect siloed information.

From The Wall Street Journal

She also has explored the privacy implications of artificial intelligence tools and what happens when connected gadgets reach the end of their lives.

From The Wall Street Journal

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