Synonyms for

Bridging

Verb / ˈbrɪdʒɪŋ / Another word for bridging — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

The act of connecting or joining together.

Synonyms & similar words

bridge bridgeover connecting linking joining unifying bonding tying uniting combining merging fusing blending harmonizing weaving interweaving interlacing interlocking mending repairing restoring patching

Synonyms by register

Formal

connecting linking uniting interconnecting

Informal

tying together hooking up joining up

Literary

spanning arch-forming

Antonyms

separating dividing disconnecting isolating severing cleaving

Common collocations

  • bridging the gap
  • bridging finance
  • bridging loan
  • bridging differences
  • bridging the divide
  • bridging the chasm
  • bridging technology

Word family

noun bridge
verb bridge
adjective bridging

Usage note

Often used metaphorically to describe connecting disparate entities or resolving differences. Be mindful of the context; 'bridging' can refer to physical structures or abstract connections.

Example sentences

  1. The bridge was built for the purpose of bridging the river.
  2. The company is bridging the gap between different cultures.
  3. He is bridging his knowledge of science and technology to create an invention.
  4. This program is bridging the digital divide by providing computers to low-income families.
  5. Bridging the two sides of the canyon was a difficult task.

Quotes

  • "The art of communication is the language of leadership." - James Humes
  • "Bridges become frames for looking at the world around us." - Bruce Jackson
  • "Bridging our differences requires us to move beyond words." - Linda Sarsour

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