ANNEX: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for ANNEX?

Need another word that means the same as “annex”? Find 20 synonyms and 30 related words for “annex” in this overview.

The synonyms of “Annex” are: add, append, attach, join, take over, take possession of, appropriate, expropriate, arrogate, seize, conquer, occupy, garrison, annexe, extension, wing, part, section, side, addition

Annex as a Noun

Definitions of "Annex" as a noun

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “annex” as a noun can have the following definitions:

• An addition that extends a main building.
• An addition to a document.
• A building joined to or associated with a main building, providing additional space or accommodation.

Synonyms of "Annex" as a noun (7 Words)

addition	A component that is added to something to improve it. She began with simple arithmetic addition and then subtraction.
annexe	An addition that extends a main building.
extension	A subsidiary telephone on the same line as the main one. The dancer was praised for her uncanny extension.
part	That which concerns a person with regard to a particular role or situation. Religions in all parts of the world.
section	A small army unit usually having a special function. Metal sections were used below ground.
side	A television channel considered as one of two or more that are available. A side dish of fresh vegetables.
wing	The wing of a fowl. They are the progressive wing of the Republican Party.

Usage Examples of "Annex" as a noun

• An annex to the report.
• The school's one-storey wooden annex.

Annex as a Verb

Definitions of "Annex" as a verb

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “annex” as a verb can have the following definitions:

• Add or attach as a condition or consequence.
• Attach to.
• Add as an extra or subordinate part, especially to a document.
• Take (territory) as if by conquest.
• Add (territory) to one's own territory by appropriation.

Synonyms of "Annex" as a verb (13 Words)

add	Put in an additional element ingredient etc. We would like to add our congratulations.
append	Fix to; attach. Append a charm to the necklace.
appropriate	Take possession of by force, as after an invasion. The accused had appropriated the property.
arrogate	Take or claim (something) without justification. They arrogate to themselves the ability to divine the nation s true interests.
attach	Become attached. I was attached to another working group.
conquer	Take possession of by force, as after an invasion. The second Briton to conquer Everest.
expropriate	Deprive of possessions. The measures expropriated the landlords.
garrison	Station troops in a fort or garrison. Air reconnaissance showed the Germans had not garrisoned the island.
join	Cause to become joined or linked. Join the paragraphs together.
occupy	Fill or preoccupy the mind. The young prince will soon occupy the throne.
seize	Seize and take control without authority and possibly with force take as one s right or possession. He seized his chance to attack as Carr hesitated.
take over	Receive willingly something given or offered.
take possession of	Lay claim to; as of an idea.

Usage Examples of "Annex" as a verb

• The first ten amendments were annexed to the Constitution in 1791.
• Extreme anointing hath neither ordinance of God to be grounded on, nor promise of grace annexed.
• Hitler annexed Lithuania.
• The left bank of the Rhine was annexed by France in 1797.

Associations of "Annex" (30 Words)

add	Make an addition to join or combine or unite with others increase the quality quantity size or scope of. We added two students to that dorm room.
agglomerate	A collection of objects laid on top of each other. He is seeking to agglomerate the functions of the Home Office.
amalgamate	Alloy (a metal) with mercury. The amalgamated colleges constituted a university.
coalesce	Come together to form one mass or whole. His idea served to coalesce all that happened into one connected whole.
coalesced	Joined together into a whole.
coalescing	Growing together, fusing.
coeducation	Education of men and women in the same institutions.
collective	A collective farm. A collective protest.
combine	Combine so as to form a whole mix. These forces combined with others.
combined	Made or joined or united into one.
commingle	Mix or blend. The part of the brain where the senses commingle.
concerted	Done with great effort or determination. A concerted attempt to preserve religious unity.
confederation	The act of forming an alliance or confederation. Canada became a confederation in 1867.
consolidate	Make (something) physically stronger or more solid. Consolidate fibers into boards.
converge	Approach a limit as the number of terms increases without limit. Social forces converged to bring the Fascists back to power.
extension	The ability to raise the working leg high in the air. The extension of satellite of Mars is the set containing only Demos and Phobos.
federate	Relating to a federated state or organization. The country was federated after the civil war.
federation	A union of political organizations. A first step in the federation of Europe.
incorporation	Consolidating two or more things; union in (or into) one body. A law allowing incorporation as a company.
integrate	Become one become integrated. A fully equipped laboratory is being integrated into the development.
integration	The process by which a well-balanced psyche becomes whole as the developing ego organizes the id, and the state which results or which treatment seeks to create by countering the fragmenting effect of defence mechanisms. Integration of individual countries into trading blocs.
kingdom	Heaven as the abode of God and of the faithful after death. The kingdom of dreams.
meld	A thing formed by melding a combination. Australia s winemakers have melded modern science with traditional art.
merge	Mix together different elements. We merged our resources.
synthesis	The combination of ideas into a complex whole. The synthesis of intellect and emotion in his work.
territory	An area defended by an animal or group of animals against others of the same sex or species. The government was prepared to give up the nuclear weapons on its territory.
union	The operation of forming a union. The union of opposing factions.
unite	Act in concert or unite in a common purpose or belief. The two Germanys officially united.
united	Characterized by unity; being or joined into a single entity. Presented a united front.
weld	A welded joint. The truck had spikes welded to the back.