CONNECT as VERB

  1. Meaning
    • make a logical or causal connection
    Synonym(s) Usage Example(s)
    • 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 Antonym(s) Hyponym(s) Derived(s)
  2. 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 Derived(s)
  3. 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 Derived(s)
  4. Meaning
    • land on or hit solidly
    Usage Example(s)
    • 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
  5. Meaning
    • connect, fasten, or put together two or more pieces
    Synonym(s) Usage Example(s)
    • Can you connect the two loudspeakers?
    • Tie the ropes together
    • Link arms
    Antonym(s) Hyponym(s) Derived(s)
  6. Meaning
    • hit or play a ball successfully
    Usage Example(s)
    • 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
  7. Meaning
    • plug into an outlet
    Synonym(s) Usage Example(s)
    • 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 Antonym(s) Derived(s) Entail(s)
  8. Meaning
    • establish communication with someone
    Synonym(s) Usage Example(s)
    • 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 Derived(s)
  9. Meaning
    • establish a rapport or relationship
    Usage Example(s)
    • 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 Derived(s)
  10. Meaning
    • be or become joined or united or linked
    Synonym(s) Usage Example(s)
    • The two streets connect to become a highway
    • Our paths joined
    • The travelers linked up again at the airport
    Hyponym(s) Derived(s)
  11. Meaning
    • be scheduled so as to provide continuing service, as in transportation
    Usage Example(s)
    • 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 Derived(s)