Synonyms of connect

Verb


1. connect, link, tie, link up

usage: connect, fasten, or put together two or more pieces; "Can you connect the two loudspeakers?"; "Tie the ropes together"; "Link arms"

2. associate, tie in, relate, link, colligate, link up, connect, think, cogitate, cerebrate

usage: make a logical or causal connection; "I cannot connect these two pieces of evidence in my mind"; "colligate these facts"; "I cannot relate these events at all"

3. connect, link, link up, join, unite

usage: be or become joined or united or linked; "The two streets connect to become a highway"; "Our paths joined"; "The travelers linked up again at the airport"

4. connect, join, bring together

usage: join by means of communication equipment; "The telephone company finally put in lines to connect the towns in this area"

5. connect, hit, strike, impinge on, run into, collide with

usage: land on or hit solidly; "The brick connected on her head, knocking her out"

6. connect, join, bring together

usage: join for the purpose of communication; "Operator, could you connect me to the Raffles in Singapore?"

7. connect, be

usage: be scheduled so as to provide continuing service, as in transportation; "The local train does not connect with the Amtrak train"; "The planes don't connect and you will have to wait for four hours"

8. connect, relate

usage: establish a rapport or relationship; "The President of this university really connects with the faculty"

9. get in touch, touch base, connect, interact

usage: establish communication with someone; "did you finally connect with your long-lost cousin?"

10. plug in, plug into, connect, insert, infix, enter, introduce

usage: plug into an outlet; "Please plug in the toaster!"; "Connect the TV so we can watch the football game tonight"

11. connect, hit

usage: hit or play a ball successfully; "The batter connected for a home run"

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Definition and meaning of connect (Dictionary)