conjoin

/kən'dʤektʃə/
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conjoin

The two rivers conjoin at the base of the valley.

Definition
  1. Verb:
    • To join together; to unite or combine: To bring two or more separate things into one connected whole.
    • To come together; to meet or connect: For two or more separate entities to unite or merge at a point.
Examples of Usage
  • Verb:
    • The two rivers conjoin to form a mighty stream. (Two separate rivers meet and unite into one larger river.)
    • The treaty will conjoin the economic interests of the two nations. (The treaty will unite the economic interests.)
    • The broken pieces were carefully conjoined by the artisan. (The separate pieces were joined back together.)
Advanced Usage
  • "to be conjoined": To be united or joined together, often used in formal or technical contexts.
    • The twins were born conjoined at the chest. (The twins were physically joined together at birth.)
  • In Logic/Grammar: To connect words, phrases, or clauses.
    • The coordinating conjunction 'and' is used to conjoin two independent clauses. (The word 'and' joins two complete sentences.)
Variants and Related Words
  • Conjunction (n): A word used to connect clauses or sentences (e.g., ). Also, the action or an instance of joining.
  • Conjoint (adj): Combined, united, or associated. Often used in formal writing.
    • They published a conjoint research paper. (They published a research paper written together.)
Synonyms
  • Join: To connect or link.
  • Unite: To come or bring together for a common purpose.
  • Merge: To combine or cause to combine.
  • Combine: To join or mix together.
Related Phrasal Verbs/Constructions

(Note: 'Conjoin' is not typically used with particles to form standard phrasal verbs. Its meaning is generally expressed directly.) - Conjoin with: A formal construction meaning to join together with something. - The new policy will conjoin with existing regulations. (The new policy will unite with the current rules.)

Related Idioms

(Note: There are no common idioms that use the exact word 'conjoin'. Its usage is more literal and formal.)

conjoin

The two rivers conjoin at the base of the valley.

Verb
  1. take in marriage
  2. make contact or come together
    • The two roads join here