what does connect mean?
CONNECT as VERB
- Meaning
- make a logical or causal connection
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- I cannot connect these two pieces of evidence in my mind
- colligate these facts
- I cannot relate these events at all
Hypernyms(s) connect is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
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- Meaning
- join for the purpose of communication
Usage Example(s)
- Operator, could you connect me to the Raffles in Singapore?
Hypernyms(s) connect is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
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- Meaning
- join by means of communication equipment
Usage Example(s)
- The telephone company finally put in lines to connect the towns in this area
Hypernyms(s) connect is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
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- Meaning
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- The brick connected on her head, knocking her out
Hypernyms(s) connect is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
- Meaning
- connect, fasten, or put together two or more pieces
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- Can you connect the two loudspeakers?
- Tie the ropes together
- Link arms
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- Meaning
- hit or play a ball successfully
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- The batter connected for a home run
Hypernyms(s) connect is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
- Meaning
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- Please plug in the toaster!
- Connect the TV so we can watch the football game tonight
Hypernyms(s) connect is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
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- Meaning
- establish communication with someone
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- did you finally connect with your long-lost cousin?
Hypernyms(s) connect is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
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- Meaning
- establish a rapport or relationship
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- The President of this university really connects with the faculty
Hypernyms(s) connect is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
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- Meaning
- be or become joined or united or linked
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- The two streets connect to become a highway
- Our paths joined
- The travelers linked up again at the airport
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- Meaning
- be scheduled so as to provide continuing service, as in transportation
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- The local train does not connect with the Amtrak train
- The planes don”t connect and you will have to wait for four hours
Hypernyms(s) connect is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
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