connect with — to communicate with someone or have a good relationship with them
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: to communicate with someone or have a good relationship with them
Pronunciation (IPA): /kəˈnekt wɪð/
Example Sentences
- My grandmother can't connect with smartphones, but she's a master at connecting with people's hearts.
- I need to connect with my manager before making this decision.
- The new teacher knows how to connect with students through gaming references.
connect with
NOUN[/kəˈnekt wɪð/]
to communicate with someone or have a good relationship with them
to communicate with someone or have a good relationship with them
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Latin 'connectere', a combination of 'con' (together) and 'nectere' (to bind). Originally meaning 'to bind together' or 'to join', the term has evolved in modern usage to encompass broader concepts of relationship and communication.
Breakdown
con- (together) + nectere (to bind, tie). The prefix 'con-' indicates association or combination, while 'nectere' is the Latin root meaning to fasten or join.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My grandmother can't connect with smartphones, but she's a master at connecting with people's hearts.”
“I need to connect with my manager before making this decision.”
“The new teacher knows how to connect with students through gaming references.”
“He tried to connect with his teenage son by learning TikTok dances, but it was painfully awkward.”
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