1an·nex 
/əˈnɛks/ verb
an·nex·es; an·nexed; an·nex·ing /əˈnɛks/ verb [+ obj] : to add (an area or region) to a country, state, etc. : to take control of (a territory or place)
▪ The United States annexed Texas in 1845. ▪ The government planned to annex the islands.
▪ The United States annexed Texas in 1845. ▪ The government planned to annex the islands.
— an·nex·a·tion /æˌnɛkˈseɪʃən/ noun, plural an·nex·a·tions [count, noncount]
/æˌnɛkˈseɪʃən/ noun, plural an·nex·a·tions [count, noncount]
