CONJUGATE Synonyms: 81 Similar and Opposite Words

conjugate

verb

ˈkän-jə-ˌgāt

Definition of conjugate

as in to combine

to come together to form a single unit biological cells conjugating under a microscope

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as in to connect

to put or bring together so as to form a new and longer whole conjugate polymers in a chemistry lab

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Recent Examples of conjugate While there are several categories of verbs, language learners first learn two—inanimate and animate verbs—in order to be able to conjugate and speak the most basic of sentences. — Literary Hub, 8 May 2025 Both ghee and butter contain conjugated linoleic acid (CLA) and butyrate. — Allison Herries, Verywell Health, 2 Apr. 2025 The app is jam-packed with other learning tools, too, like hands-free audio lessons, and quick grammar guides that explain how to conjugate verbs and use adjectives. — Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 29 Mar. 2025 This is when the body remembers conjugating humanity as an immemorial practice. — Maximilíano Durón, ARTnews.com, 24 Oct. 2024 See All Example Sentences for conjugate

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Verb

His screen appeal combines a mix of swagger and self-deprecating, and at times evokes (a taller) Joseph Gordon-Levitt.

— Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 26 Aug. 2026
The companies say the collaboration combines MinTech’s diagnostics capabilities with ELECTRA’s analytics and risk-prediction technology.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of combine

Verb

Purcell played just three quarters for Maine South (1-1), connecting on his first 11 passes.

— Bobby Narang, Chicago Tribune, 29 Aug. 2026
Goodyear blimps flying high Part of the Goodyear Forward strategy is to increase focus on marketing and advertising to connect with customers to reinforce the brand.

— Michael Wayland, CNBC, 29 Aug. 2026

Definition of connect

Verb

To experience a thicker, chewier noodle, order the tsukemen (dipping-style ramen) with a broth, as dense as gravy, fusing the essences of pork, chicken and fish.

— Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 30 Aug. 2026
In recent years, however, a younger generation of entrepreneurs has broadened the scope, fusing Arabic culture and social media culture in fun, modern ways.

— Lyndsay C. Green, Freep.com, 30 Aug. 2026

Definition of fuse

Verb

Instead of deploying its full humanoid robot, Phoenix, Sanctuary is now focusing on a hardware-agnostic approach, integrating its AI into existing industrial robots.

— John Koetsier, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
Together, the three companies will assess whether advanced nuclear reactors can be safely and competitively integrated into floating infrastructure.

— Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 29 Aug. 2026

Definition of integrate

Verb

Fast growth and lack of warnings compound disaster Steiner said about 10% of Nepal’s power production was located in the valley affected by the latest disaster.

— Sibi Arasu, Los Angeles Times, 27 Aug. 2026
While every other major travel name compounded year after year, ABNB went essentially flat for two consecutive years.

— Josh Brown,Sean Russo, CNBC, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of compound

Verb

Moreno and Rhea coupled up on their first day in the villa and for that week were one of the show’s most inseparable pairs.

— Paula Mejía, Vulture, 27 Aug. 2026
By coupling authentic conversations with a practical commitment to structural fairness, leaders can effectively stabilize engagement and sustain performance.

— Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of couple

Verb

Finally, on a Sunday night in January, Ricky Craig began stringing Christmas lights around the base of a vast, unidentifiable object—half of the storybook cottage formerly known as Pinky.

— Nicola Twilley, New Yorker, 27 Aug. 2026
At Christmas, snow machines cover the grounds while lights are strung through the trees and holiday music plays all day.

— Emma Madden, Los Angeles Times, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of string

Verb

For families Villa Dubrovnik is surprisingly effortless for families, with spacious family suites featuring interconnecting rooms and balcony hot tubs.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Aug. 2026
But today, risks are often interconnected, stakeholder expectations evolve rapidly, and decisions made in one part of the organization can have significant consequences across the enterprise.

— Meghan Tisinger, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of interconnect

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