Synonyms for

Join

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

Definition

to connect or bring together; to become a member of a group or organization

Synonyms & similar words

gettogether disjoin connect junction joint linkup union articulation unite fallin link sum juncture bringtogether conjoin unite connect link combine merge attach tie bond affiliate associate enlist recruit enter participate yoke

Synonyms by register

Formal

unite connect associate combine link

Informal

hook up team up link up get together

Literary

conjoin marry yoke

Antonyms

separate divide disconnect detach split sever disunite

Common collocations

  • join forces
  • join the club
  • join hands
  • join a team
  • join the dots
  • join the conversation
  • join the queue
  • join up

Word family

noun joint
verb join
adjective joint

Usage note

When referring to becoming a member of a group or organization, 'join' is often followed by 'a' or 'an' (e.g., join a club). 'Join' can also be used transitively (join two pieces) or intransitively (the roads join).

Example sentences

  1. I want to join the soccer team.
  2. Can I join your game?
  3. I am going to join the choir.
  4. We need to join forces to solve this problem.
  5. She is going to join the army after she finishes school.

Quotes

  • Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much. - Helen Keller
  • Coming together is a beginning; keeping together is progress; working together is success. - Henry Ford
  • The strength of the team is each individual member. The strength of each member is the team. - Phil Jackson

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