knit
Translation
to knit, to unite, to furrow
Examples
My grandmother taught me how to knit.
My grandmother taught me how to knit.
The community was knit together by a common goal.
The community was knit together by a common goal.
He knit his brows in concentration.
He knit his brows in concentration.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to make (a garment, etc.) by interlocking loops of wool. She likes to knit sweaters.
((sth.)) ((together)) to unite or cause to unite. The experience knit the team together.
((one's)) brows to contract one's brows in a frown. He knit his brows in thought.
Similar Words
Synonyms: weave, join, unite
Etymology
From Old English 'cnyttan', meaning 'to tie in a knot'. The 'k' is silent.
Memory Tips
Like 'knot', the 'k' is silent. Think of knitting as making many small knots.