connect
[ kuh-nekt ]
/ kəˈnɛkt /
verb (used with object)
verb (used without object)
adjective
of or relating to a connection or connections: connect charges for a new cable television channel.
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Origin of connect
synonym study for connect
1. See join.
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British Dictionary definitions for connect
connect
/ (kəˈnɛkt) /
verb
Derived forms of connect
connectible or connectable, adjectiveconnector or connecter, nounWord Origin for connect
C17: from Latin connectere to bind together, from nectere to bind, tie
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Medical definitions for connect
connect
[ kə-nĕkt′ ]
v.
To join or fasten together.
To become joined or united.
Other words from connect
con•nec′tor n.The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary
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