Refix — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb /(ˌ)rē-ˈfiks/ re·fix

Meaning & Definition of Refix

Refix (verb)

  1. to fix (something) again
  2. to make (an object) firm, stable, or stationary again; also, to affix or attach (something) again
  3. to set or establish (something) again and usually differently

Refix (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. as in reattach, resecure

    similar: reaffix, reattach, refasten, resecure, recombine, reconnect, rejoin, reunify, reunite, associate, coalesce, combine, conjoin, conjugate, connect, couple, fuse, interfuse, join, link (up), marry, unify, unite, assemble, cluster, congregate, constellate, convene, gather, meet, ally, confederate, league, mate, yoke, chain, compound, hitch, hook, splice
    opposite: detach, disaffiliate, disconnect, disjoin, disjoint, dissociate, disunite, divide, divorce, fractionate, isolate, resolve, uncouple, unyoke, disband, disperse, scatter, break up, dissever, part, section, separate, sever, split, sunder, unlink

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Refix

The most common words with a similar meaning to Refix:

reaffix, reattach, refasten, resecure, recombine, reconnect, rejoin, reunify, reunite, associate, coalesce, combine, conjoin, conjugate, connect, couple, fuse, interfuse, join, link (up), marry, unify, unite, assemble, cluster, congregate, constellate, convene, gather, meet, ally, confederate, league, mate, yoke, chain, compound, hitch, hook, splice

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Refix

Words with the opposite meaning of Refix:

detach, disaffiliate, disconnect, disjoin, disjoint, dissociate, disunite, divide, divorce, fractionate, isolate, resolve, uncouple, unyoke, disband, disperse, scatter, break up, dissever, part, section, separate, sever, split, sunder, unlink

Word Forms of Refix

Inflections: refixed, refixing

Origin & Etymology of Refix

First known use: 1591

Frequently Asked Questions about Refix

What does "Refix" mean?

"Refix" means to fix (something) again. As a verb, it is defined as: to fix (something) again.

What is another word for "Refix"?

Other words for "Refix" include reaffix, reattach, refasten, resecure, recombine, reconnect, rejoin and reunify. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Refix" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Refix"?

There are 40 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Refix". Common alternatives include reaffix, reattach, refasten, resecure, recombine, reconnect, rejoin, reunify, reunite and associate.

What is the opposite of "Refix"?

Antonyms of "Refix" include detach, disaffiliate, disconnect, disjoin, disjoint, dissociate, disunite and divide.

Is "Refix" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Refix" is a verb.

How do you pronounce "Refix"?

"Refix" is pronounced /(ˌ)rē-ˈfiks/ and divided into syllables as re·fix.

What is the origin of the word "Refix"?

First known use: 1591.

What is another word for "Refix" meaning "as in reattach, resecure"?

When "Refix" (verb) means as in reattach, resecure, synonyms include reaffix, reattach, refasten, resecure, recombine and reconnect. Opposites in this sense include detach, disaffiliate, disconnect and disjoin.