I. ˈjȯin verb
Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo-French joindre, from Latin jungere — more at yoke
Date: 13th century
transitive verb
1.
a. : to put or bring together so as to form a unit
join two blocks of wood with glue
b. : to connect (as points) by a line
c. : adjoin
2. : to put or bring into close association or relationship
join ed in marriage
3. : to engage in (battle)
4.
a. : to come into the company of
join ed us for lunch
b. : to associate oneself with
join ed the church
intransitive verb
1.
a. : to come together so as to be connected
nouns join to form compounds
b. : adjoin
the two estates join
2. : to come into close association or relationship: as
a. : to form an alliance
b. : to become a member of a group
c. : to take part in a collective activity
join in singing
• join·able ˈjȯi-nə-bəl adjective
Synonyms:
join , combine , unite , connect , link , associate , relate mean to bring or come together into some manner of union. join implies a bringing into contact or conjunction of any degree of closeness
joined forces in an effort to win
combine implies some merging or mingling with corresponding loss of identity of each unit
combined jazz and rock to create a new music
unite implies somewhat greater loss of separate identity
the colonies united to form a republic
connect suggests a loose or external attachment with little or no loss of identity
a mutual defense treaty connected the two nations
link may imply strong connection or inseparability of elements still retaining identity
a name forever linked with liberty
associate stresses the mere fact of frequent occurrence or existence together in space or in logical relation
opera is popularly associated with high society
relate suggests the existence of a real or presumed logical connection
related what he observed to what he already knew
II. noun
Date: 1884
1. : joint
2. : union 2d