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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Verb

Filtering transfer fees by age or position is not uncommon, but combining the two and then presenting it as a record feels a bit of a stretch.

— Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 13 Aug. 2026
Though males are wingless and females can fly short distances, that reproductive efficiency — combined with its tiny size and penchant for hiding in wood — has supercharged a rapid spread across South Africa.

— Jack Bantock, CNN Money, 13 Aug. 2026

Definition of combine

Verb

The phone then stopped connecting to the cellular network, possibly turned off or disabled, the affidavit said.

— Amanda Musa, CNN Money, 16 Aug. 2026
Mitchell was stuck at 19 points late in the fourth quarter before Clark connected with her on a backdoor pass for a layup to keep her streak alive.

— James Boyd, New York Times, 15 Aug. 2026

Definition of connect

Verb

The restaurant’s creative dishes fuse local ingredients and Turkish flavors with a tapas-style ethos, meaning ordering a selection of small plates is the way to go—not ideal for solo travelers but more than worth a trip regardless.

— CNT Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Aug. 2026
When heated inside a reactor, these atoms fuse together to release enormous amounts of energy.

— Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of fuse

Verb

The system is integrated with the car’s electronic architecture, allowing the ESP, ABS and traction-control systems to continuously adjust their operating thresholds.

— Matthew MacConnell, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2026
Cleora is instead testing whether autonomous construction systems can be integrated into a functioning community while maintaining architectural variety and controlling costs.

— Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 15 Aug. 2026

Definition of integrate

Verb

The point is to be honest about the aspects of your business that are genuinely hard to replicate, and to invest in whatever compounds that advantage.

— Gina Mastantuono, Fortune, 14 Aug. 2026
But the sudden reversal in many of its biggest stock bets, compounded by losses on the other side of its portfolio and the use of leverage, quickly turned into a liquidity crunch.

— Yun Li, CNBC, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of compound

Verb

Keep the model layer, retrieval layer, semantic layer and integration layer loosely coupled wherever possible.

— Harini Gopalakrishnan, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026
The Chiefs’ best path to making Mahomes more effective, therefore, is to couple his ability with something that’s effective.

— Sam McDowell July 31, Kansas City Star, 31 July 2026

Definition of couple

Verb

Kasparas Rakštys, PhD, a researcher at KTU, pointed out that these layers must be perfectly interconnected for the device to operate efficiently.

— Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 14 Aug. 2026
The Yankees conducted a series of interconnecting roster moves the next morning, including releasing Rodriguez and promoting Judge and fellow rookie Tyler Austin ahead of their game against the Tampa Bay Rays in the Bronx.

— Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 13 Aug. 2026

Definition of interconnect

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