conjoin

verb

con·​join kən-ˈjȯin 

kän-

conjoined; conjoining; conjoins

transitive verb

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

intransitive verb

: to join together for a common purpose

Synonyms of conjoin

• combine

Examples of conjoin in a Sentence

The two rivers eventually conjoin.

their attempts to conjoin two very different concepts

Recent Examples on the Web

Leaving them conjoined posed significant risks to their long-term health, SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children's Hospital said in a news release. — Kerry Breen, CBS News, 18 Sep. 2026

More girls tend to be born conjoined, happening about three times as often, StatPearls said. — Yi-Jin Yu, ABC News, 16 Sep. 2026

The visits became more frequent, and before long, they were romantically and creatively conjoined. — Marlow Stern, Variety, 9 Sep. 2026

The Moon conjoins expansive Jupiter, bringing energy and goodwill to friendships, teamwork, and community efforts. — Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 8 Sep. 2026

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

Rhymes for conjoin

• adjoin
• benzoin
• bitcoin
• enjoin
• rejoin
• sirloin
• subjoin
• coin
• coyne
• groin
• join
• koine

Kids Definition

conjoin

verb

con·​join kən-ˈjȯin 

kän-

: to join together for a common purpose