First Known Use: 13th century
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1join
verb \ˈjȯin\
: to put or bring (two or more things) together : to connect (two or more things)
: to come together with (something)
: to go somewhere in order to be with (a person or group)
Full Definition of JOIN
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 <joined in marriage>
3
: to engage in (battle)
4
a : to come into the company of <joined us for lunch> b : to associate oneself with <joined 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
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Origin of JOIN
Middle English, from Anglo-French joindre, from Latin jungere — more at yoke
Related to JOIN
- Synonyms
- abut, border (on), butt (on or against), flank, fringe, adjoin, march (with), neighbor, skirt, touch, verge (on)
- Antonyms
- demit
Synonym Discussion of JOIN
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>.
2join
noun
JOINED Defined for Kids
join
verb \ˈjȯin\
joinedjoin·ing
Definition of JOIN for Kids
1
: to come into the company of <She joined me in the dining room.>
2
: to take part in a group activity <We all joined in the chorus.>
3
: to come, bring, or fasten together <Let's all join hands.>
4
: to become a member of <I'm joining the club.>
5
: to come or bring into close association <Both schools joined together to raise funds.>
6
: to combine the elements of <Join the two sets.>
7
: adjoin <The two rooms join.>
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