Connect

Definition

Connect is a verb that means to join, link, or associate two or more objects, people, or ideas. It can refer to establishing a physical link, a relationship, or an association between entities.

Parts of Speech

• Verb

Pronunciation

American English

• IPA Pronunciation: /kəˈnɛkt/
• Respelling: kuh-NEKT

British English

• IPA Pronunciation: /kəˈnɛkt/
• Respelling: kuh-NEKT

Etymology

The word "connect" originates from the Latin "connectere," meaning "to fasten together," formed from "con-" (together) and "nectere" (to bind or tie). It entered Middle English in the 15th century with similar meanings related to joining or linking.

Derivatives

• Connector (noun)
• Connected (adjective)
• Connecting (adjective)
• Reconnect (verb)
• Interconnect (verb)

Synonyms

• Link
• Attach
• Associate

Antonyms

• Disconnect
• Separate
• Detach

Usage

The verb "connect" is widely used to describe the act of joining or linking, as in "Please connect the cables to the device." It is also used in social or emotional contexts to describe relationships, such as "They connected over shared interests."

Related Terms

• Association: A mental or social link between ideas or people.
• Attachment: A physical or emotional bond to something or someone.
• Network: A system of connections or links among people or objects.

Detailed Definitions

Verb

• To join or link two or more things together: Refers to creating a physical or logical link between objects.
  • Example: "She connected the computer to the internet."
• To establish a relationship or association: Refers to creating a social, emotional, or conceptual link between people, ideas, or things.
  • Example: "They instantly connected and became friends."
• To experience a sense of understanding or unity with someone or something: Describes an emotional or psychological bond.
  • Example: "He felt a deep sense of being connected with the music."