conjoin

verb

con·​join kən-ˈjȯin 

kän-

conjoined; conjoining; conjoins

transitive verb

: to join together (things, such as separate entities) for a common purpose

intransitive verb

: to join together for a common purpose

Synonyms

• associate
• coalesce
• combine
• conjugate
• connect
• couple
• fuse
• interfuse
• join
• link (up)
• marry
• unify
• unite

Examples of conjoin in a Sentence

The two rivers eventually conjoin.

their attempts to conjoin two very different concepts

Recent Examples on the Web

Beyond bodily experiences, and equally as profound, is Sanguine, a large-scale performance installation at the top level of the museum featuring plants that conjoin into a hanging garden; a piano is hidden among the greenery, and a large painting nestles at its core. —Yinka Elujoba, Vulture, 25 Apr. 2025

Indeed, close-up images of the asteroid sent home by Lucy on Sunday confirmed both: The asteroid was once two smaller pieces that have conjoined into a larger whole, with a distinct narrow neck between the two lobes. —Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 22 Apr. 2025

Saturn conjoining the North Node can accentuate the demands of your work routine. —Usa Today, USA Today, 21 Apr. 2025

Get on the fantasy train while the sun conjoins Neptune. —USA TODAY, 19 Mar. 2025

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from Anglo-French conjoindre, from Latin conjungere, from com- + jungere to join — more at yoke

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense

Rhymes for conjoin

• adjoin
• benzoin
• bitcoin
• enjoin
• fibroin
• rejoin
• sirloin
• subjoin
• coin
• coyne
• groin
• join

Kids Definition

conjoin

verb

con·​join kən-ˈjȯin 

kän-

: to join together for a common purpose