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connect to vs connect with

Both 'connect to' and 'connect with' are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'Connect to' is used when referring to physical or digital connections, while 'connect with' is used when referring to establishing a relationship or communication with someone. They are not interchangeable and should be used based on the specific context.

Last updated: March 25, 2024 • 1359 views

connect to

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English when referring to physical or digital connections.

Use 'connect to' when referring to physical or digital connections, such as connecting a device to a network or connecting two cities with a bridge.

Examples:

You need to connect your phone to the Wi-Fi network.
The new road will connect the two towns to improve transportation.
The cable connects the computer to the printer.

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It could connect to the wireless.
Start the server so another player can connect to you.
I heard it helped people connect to the other side.
The point is, proper wardrobe helps an actor connect to the words.
I connect to a family of strays.
Harder to hurt someone you connect to.
Try to connect to its energy.
He can't connect to anybody on earth.
Whoever we can connect to that body is our prime suspect.
It's a way to connect to their heartbeat.
Let's connect to a reporter at the scene.
Just saying, you could connect to old high school friends.
There's nothing here to connect to Star-Burns.
J.D. and Duke, clearly connect to Tony Lash.
Sukar is using my component to connect to the ship's propulsion systems.
What she's planning must connect to him too.
It used to connect to that old City Hall Line.
It used to connect to that old City Hall Line.
We were wondering if they might connect to your mom.
We can connect to everybody on every device simultaneously.

Alternatives:

link to
attach to
join to
plug into
hook up to

connect with

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English when referring to establishing a relationship or communication with someone.

Use 'connect with' when referring to establishing a relationship or communication with someone, such as connecting with a friend or connecting with a new business partner.

Examples:

I really connect with her on a personal level.
He finds it easy to connect with people from different cultures.
The company aims to connect with its customers through social media.

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The worst thing is that I can't connect with those on the other side...
They see you for who you are and you connect with people you can connect with people you never connected with before and your whole life can change in one night.
Cannot connect with the instant messaging server or peers.
I wish my voice could connect with Daigo.
A mystic is a person... who believes that you can talk... really connect with God.
You mean connect with gases on a molecular level?
This murder does not connect with our case.
I think I can connect with her.
The biggest thrill is creating something that has the power to really connect with people.
Couldn't connect with Lin or the uncle.
There are tunnels beneath the compound which connect with the control ducts.
I want to be that person that people can connect with.
He can only connect with other sensate.
After meeting him, you'll connect with Lloyd Roberts.
Didn't connect with other kids.
I will connect with your mind and reveal any additional information.
What? I finally find a teacher that I connect with.
Or he will never connect with you.
That terminal's configured to only connect with the Treasury's IP.
There is still a chance that you can connect with him.

Alternatives:

establish a connection with
communicate with
relate to
bond with
interact with

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