conjoin

verb

con·join | \ kən-ˈjȯin,

kän-\

conjoined; conjoining; conjoins

Definition of conjoin

transitive verb

: to join together (things, such as separate entities) for a common purpose

intransitive verb

: to join together for a common purpose

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The two rivers eventually conjoin. their attempts to conjoin two very different concepts

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The pattern features Eugenie's monogram along with the couple's conjoined monogram, and perhaps gives a preview of the bride-to-be's bouquet by including garlands of ivy, wild English bluebells, forget-me-nots, and the white rose of York. — Caroline Hallemann, Town & Country, "Princess Eugenie's Wedding China Reveals an Interesting Detail About Her Royal Monogram," 28 Sep. 2018 This is only part of the conjoining fabric West used to forge his backing of Trump, a man who many felt could never win the presidency. — Fox News, "Kanye West details Trump support and dealing with scrutiny from friends and family," 25 June 2018 For Maria and Consolata Mwakikuti, conjoined twins and orphans from Tanzania, this was certainly the case. — Rory Smith, Cnn Anna Cardovillis, CNN, "Tanzanian conjoined twins die at age 21," 4 June 2018 The park’s most recognizable feature is the twin metal exhibition halls designed by the Italian architect Massimiliano Fuksas, two glass and steel tubes that are conjoined at the back and serve as a concert hall and an exhibition space. — Debra Kamin, New York Times, "36 Hours in Tbilisi," 7 June 2018 Anias, on the other hand, has always struggled more than Jadon — conjoined and separated. — Sarah Schreiber, Good Housekeeping, "[UPDATED]: The McDonald Twins Are Miraculously Stable After a Trying Weekend," 17 Oct. 2016 In the early 1930s, a national food chain, Atlantic and Pacific grocery stores — A&P — conjoined two properties and had a small supermarket, with wooden floors and red coffee grinders. — Jacques Kelly, baltimoresun.com, "Jacques Kelly: One short block in Baltimore has run the gamut, from aspirin to alcohol," 5 May 2018 Findings ways to be minimal conjoining with having the most impact. — NBC News, "#RedefineAtoZ: James Syhabout, Michelin chef, finds inspiration in the past," 1 May 2018 Priests conjoin diversified punk with not-so-subtle lyrics that offer poignant commentary on the political and social landscape. — Efrain Dorado, RedEye Chicago, "Pitchfork fest prep: Familiarize yourself with these 10 acts," 12 July 2017

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