CONJUGATE Synonyms: 81 Similar and Opposite Words

conjugate

verb

ˈkän-jə-ˌgāt

Definition of conjugate

as in to combine

to come together to form a single unit biological cells conjugating under a microscope

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as in to connect

to put or bring together so as to form a new and longer whole conjugate polymers in a chemistry lab

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Recent Examples of conjugate While there are several categories of verbs, language learners first learn two—inanimate and animate verbs—in order to be able to conjugate and speak the most basic of sentences. — Literary Hub, 8 May 2025 Both ghee and butter contain conjugated linoleic acid (CLA) and butyrate. — Allison Herries, Verywell Health, 2 Apr. 2025 The app is jam-packed with other learning tools, too, like hands-free audio lessons, and quick grammar guides that explain how to conjugate verbs and use adjectives. — Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 29 Mar. 2025 This is when the body remembers conjugating humanity as an immemorial practice. — Maximilíano Durón, ARTnews.com, 24 Oct. 2024 See All Example Sentences for conjugate

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An investigation by the Texas State Board of Dental Examiners found that while the three medications were administered in non-fatal doses, Hemphill failed to acknowledge the way the drugs would act when combined, according to the warrant.

— Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 July 2026
Northumberland Dark Sky Park Northumberland's Dark Sky Park combines remote landscapes with some of England's darkest skies.

— Jamie Carter, Space.com, 15 July 2026

Definition of combine

Verb

In November, an LLC connected to homebuilder Next Generation Capital bought the property from a family trust, according to the assessor’s office.

— Theresa Clift, Sacbee.com, 11 July 2026
Researchers and psychologists agree that this feeling can fuel anxiety, dissatisfaction, and a constant need to stay connected, for fear of missing an opportunity, an event, or an experience.

— Ana Morales, Vogue, 11 July 2026

Definition of connect

Verb

Along with the state-of-the-art sound system at its core, this a place that’s capable of fusing festival vibes with beach like aesthetics – all in an otherwise lazy Vegas afternoon.

— Brad Japhe, Forbes.com, 5 July 2026
And the premise of Robotech is there is alien technology on Earth that allows for humans to fight back against the incoming aliens by fusing with the technology itself to become mechs.

— Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 3 July 2026

Definition of fuse

Verb

Later in the curriculum, students will learn to ethically and effectively integrate AI into advanced legal research, writing, and clinical practice.

— Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026
In future updates, the platform is expected to integrate an advanced commercial version of the model, further improving depth completion, object boundary detection, and spatial structure understanding.

— Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 11 July 2026

Definition of integrate

Verb

For example, travelers may wonder if more aviation accidents could possibly occur in the evening when pilots are tired, especially if all the factors are compounded by bad weather and multiple schedule changes.

— Joey Skladany, Travel + Leisure, 10 July 2026
These are the domains where small information failures compound into significant revenue and cost consequences at scale.

— Campbell Brown, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026

Definition of compound

Verb

Light replaces bottlenecks A key feature of the optical switch is its total loss of less than 5 dB, including coupling loss.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 13 July 2026
His alma mater, Stoneman Douglas, was for kids with big-league dreams — kids like Luzardo, Anthony, Coby Mayo and Anthony Rizzo — who coupled those dreams with big-league frames.

— Spencer Nusbaum, New York Times, 10 July 2026

Definition of couple

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Students set up tents and information tables and strung large banners around an outdoor amphitheater at the center of campus.

— Katie Moore, Kansas City Star, 1 July 2026
Our backyards become little restaurants, strung with lights and softened with linen tablecloths, and our rooftops become cocktail parties and dance halls.

— Jamila Robinson, Bon Appetit Magazine, 29 June 2026

Definition of string

Verb

This case underscores the distinct yet interconnected nature of these legal mechanisms.

— Jay Adkisson, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026
This concern should not be a barrier to modernizing and interconnecting our grid to enable approvals for renewable energy projects.

— James Ferguson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 July 2026

Definition of interconnect

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