conjoin

verb

con·​join kən-ˈjȯin How to pronounce conjoin (audio)
kän-
conjoined; conjoining; conjoins
Synonyms of conjoinnext

transitive verb

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

intransitive verb

: to join together for a common purpose

Examples of conjoin in a Sentence

The two rivers eventually conjoin. their attempts to conjoin two very different concepts
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The Sun conjoins Saturn in your 4th House of Family, prioritizing lasting foundations. Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 25 Mar. 2026 That pair is conjoined in history, sharing 1994 NBA Rookie of the Year honors and getting enshrined in the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame in the same class, 2018. Brad Townsend, Dallas Morning News, 19 Mar. 2026 Your 2nd House of Assets draws attention as the unconscious Moon conjoins information-gathering Mercury there, revealing habits that are shaping your financial journey. Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 17 Mar. 2026 The emotional Moon conjoins Mercury in your 12th House of Closure, so gentle honesty is likely the best way to clear up any fog. Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 17 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for conjoin

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from Anglo-French conjoindre, from Latin conjungere, from com- + jungere to join — more at yoke

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense

Time Traveler
The first known use of conjoin was in the 14th century

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“Conjoin.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/conjoin. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.

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conjoin

verb
con·​join kən-ˈjȯin How to pronounce conjoin (audio)
kän-
: to join together for a common purpose

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