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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Your 5th House of Creativity wakes as the Moon conjoins Uranus there, so modest risks may unlock self-expression, fun, and fresh confidence. Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 11 July 2026 In addition to being premature, birth records reportedly state that the girls were thoracopagus conjoined, meaning they were joined at the chest, face-to-face and likely sharing at least one vital organ. Chris Spargo, PEOPLE, 8 July 2026 Visitors there encounter Flip Monument (Christophe x Napoleon) (2025), a 20-foot-tall double equestrian statue that conjoins French emperor Napoleon Bonaparte with Haitian revolutionary leader Henri Christophe. Chadd Scott, Forbes.com, 20 June 2026 The rooms are also very generous in size, and both standard guest rooms and suites can be conjoined to accommodate families. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 June 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 27 Jul. 2026.

Kids Definition

conjoin

verb
: to join together for a common purpose

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