conjoin
/kən'dʤektʃə/
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Definition
- 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.)
Verb
- take in marriage
- make contact or come together
- The two roads join here