Conjoin
/kənˈdʒɔɪn/
verbB2
Definition
To conjoin means to connect or join things together, often physically or in a close relationship. It can be used for objects, ideas, or people when they come together to form one group or unit.
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⚡ See It in Action
To physically join or connect two things together
- •The two metal rods were conjoined by welding.
- •Architects conjoin different building sections to create a larger space.
- •The surgeon conjoined the two bones with a special plate.
To unite or link things closely, such as ideas or groups
- •The author conjoined history and fiction in her novel.
- •The festival conjoins music and art to celebrate culture.
- •Their efforts conjoined to make the project successful.
🧲 Make It Stick
- ✓Think of "conjoin" like "join" (A1 word), but more formal and often used when two things become closely connected or united
- ✓Picture two puzzle pieces fitting tightly together to make one complete picture
- ✓It's the feeling when two friends hold hands and become close or united
- ✓Sounds like "con-JOIN" → imagine two people joining hands to form a strong connection
- ✓Think of a story where two rivers conjoin to make a bigger river, mixing their waters into one
- ✓NOT like "meet" (just come together temporarily), "conjoin" means to stay connected or become one
- ✓NOT like "attach" (can be loose or temporary), "conjoin" suggests a stronger, more complete joining
- ✓NOT like "combine" (which can be more general), "conjoin" often means physically or closely connecting parts
🔄 Try Other Words
- •Connect: to link or join two things (Use when focusing on the relationship or link rather than physical joining)
- •Unite: to bring together as one (Use when emphasizing bringing people or groups together)
- •Combine: to put together parts to make a whole (Use when mixing or blending things rather than just joining)
🔍 Unboxing
- •Prefix: "con-" meaning "together" or "with"
- •Root: "join" meaning to put or bring together
- •Etymology: From Latin "coniungere," meaning to join together
- •Historical development: Used since Middle English to mean joining or linking things closely
- •Modern usage: Used in formal or technical contexts to describe joining parts, ideas, or groups closely
💭 Reflect & Connect
•In what situations might it be better to "conjoin" things rather than just "join" them?
•How does the idea of conjoining relate to teamwork or cooperation in daily life?
Fill in the blanks with the correct word:
1.The two companies decided to conjoin their resources ___ improve efficiency and reduce costs.
2.When architects conjoin different rooms, they create a ___ larger space for events.
3.Unlike a simple meeting, to conjoin means to ___ or unite parts closely.
4.The story conjoins fact and fiction, making it both educational and entertaining ___.
5.The surgeon carefully conjoined the broken bones using ___ special tools.
6.To conjoin ideas successfully, people must ___ their thoughts clearly and respectfully.
7.Rivers often conjoin to form a ___ river with stronger flow and volume.