Meaning : Be or become joined or united or linked.

Example : The two streets connect to become a highway.
Our paths joined.
The travelers linked up again at the airport.

Synonyms : connect, join, link, unite

Meaning : Connect, fasten, or put together two or more pieces.

Example : Can you connect the two loudspeakers?.
Tie the ropes together.
Link arms.

Synonyms : connect, link, tie

Meaning : Make a logical or causal connection.

Example : I cannot connect these two pieces of evidence in my mind.
Colligate these facts.
I cannot relate these events at all.

Synonyms : associate, colligate, connect, link, relate, tie in