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join

 
 
pronunciation:
joIn
part of speech: verb
inflections: joins, joining, joined
definition 1: to put, bring, or fasten together.
Let's join hands and sing songs.
synonyms:
connect, couple, fasten, fix, link
antonyms:
divide, part, separate
similar words:
associate, attach, bond, combine, dock, fuse, hitch, knit, lock, solder, splice, unify, unite, yoke
definition 2: to become a member of.
Will you join the Girl Scouts this year?
similar words:
enroll in, enter
definition 3: to come into the company of, or go along with.
Will you be joining us for dinner?
similar words:
meet
definition 4: to come together; be in contact; meet.
The trail joins with the main road just past your house.
antonyms:
part, separate
similar words:
connect, contact, link
definition 5: to begin to participate with others (often followed by "in").
If you want to play, you can join in our game anytime.
synonyms:
participate
similar words:
share