connect

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as in to associate
to think of (something) in combination opera is popularly connected with high society

Synonyms & Similar Words

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

Synonym Chooser

How does the verb connect differ from other similar words?

Some common synonyms of connect are associate, combine, join, link, relate, and unite. While all these words mean "to bring or come together into some manner of union," connect suggests a loose or external attachment with little or no loss of identity.

a mutual defense treaty connected the two nations

In what contexts can associate take the place of connect?

The meanings of associate and connect largely overlap; however, associate stresses the mere fact of frequent occurrence or existence together in space or in logical relation.

opera is popularly associated with high society

Where would combine be a reasonable alternative to connect?

The words combine and connect can be used in similar contexts, but combine implies some merging or mingling with corresponding loss of identity of each unit.

combined jazz and rock to create a new music

When is join a more appropriate choice than connect?

The words join and connect are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, join implies a bringing into contact or conjunction of any degree of closeness.

joined forces in an effort to win

When can link be used instead of connect?

While in some cases nearly identical to connect, link may imply strong connection or inseparability of elements still retaining identity.

a name forever linked with liberty

When is it sensible to use relate instead of connect?

While the synonyms relate and connect are close in meaning, relate suggests the existence of a real or presumed logical connection.

related what he observed to what he already knew

When might unite be a better fit than connect?

In some situations, the words unite and connect are roughly equivalent. However, unite implies somewhat greater loss of separate identity.

the colonies united to form a republic

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of connect ChargePoint is partnering with global power management company Eaton to connect chargers with DC grids. Charles Singh, Nashville Tennessean, 9 Oct. 2025 So your character’s daughter has a kind of eating disorder and is connected to a feeding tube. Vogue, 9 Oct. 2025 Edgar seems to take interest in Godolkin as another potential collaborator, noting the doctor’s research might not just be able to stop Cipher, but Homelander, with Marie equally eager to connect with Godolkin if alive to find out. Abbey White, HollywoodReporter, 9 Oct. 2025 Last October, United Way partnered with Housing Collaborative to connect people to housing and recruit property managers to aid in the effort. Desiree Mathurin, Charlotte Observer, 9 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for connect
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    Elisabeth Sherman, Parents, 14 Oct. 2025
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    Time, Time, 14 Oct. 2025
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    Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 Oct. 2025
  • Maybe that — combined with the steady growth of young defenders like Ashton Gillotte, Omarr Norman-Lott and Nohl Williams — will be enough to put KC back in position to lift its third Lombardi in four years.
    Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 13 Oct. 2025
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    Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 12 Oct. 2025
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  • As industrial and urban systems become increasingly interconnected, attacks that exploit both physical and digital vulnerabilities are rising.
    Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 6 Oct. 2025
  • Later, telecom companies were required to let competitors interconnect rather than wall off their networks.
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  • What’s more, extensive research from Becca Levy, PhD, a professor of the psychology of aging at Yale University, has found that positive perceptions of aging correlate to another seven and a half years of life.
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“Connect.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/connect. Accessed 16 Oct. 2025.

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