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combine

[kuhm-bahyn, kom-bahyn, kom-bahyn, kuhm-bahyn, kom-bahyn]

verb (used with object)

combined, combining 
  1. to bring into or join in a close union or whole; unite.

    She combined the ingredients to make the cake.

    They combined the two companies.

    Synonyms: ,
    Antonyms:
  2. to possess or exhibit in union.

    a plan that combines the best features of several other plans.

  3. to harvest (grain) with a combine.



verb (used without object)

combined, combining 
  1. to unite; coalesce.

    The clay combined with the water to form a thick paste.

    Antonyms:
  2. to unite for a common purpose; join forces.

    After the two factions combined, they proved invincible.

  3. to enter into chemical union.

  4. to use a combine in harvesting.

noun

  1. a combination.

  2. a combination of persons or groups for the furtherance of their political, commercial, or other interests, as a syndicate, cartel, or trust.

    Synonyms: , , ,
  3. a harvesting machine for cutting and threshing grain in the field.

combine

verb

  1. to integrate or cause to be integrated; join together

  2. to unite or cause to unite to form a chemical compound

  3. agriculture to harvest (crops) with a combine harvester

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

noun

  1. agriculture short for combine harvester

  2. an association of enterprises, esp in order to gain a monopoly of a market

  3. an association of business corporations, political parties, sporting clubs, etc, for a common purpose

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Other Word Forms

  • combiner noun
  • intercombine verb (used with object)
  • noncombining adjective
  • precombine verb
  • recombine verb
  • recombiner noun
  • uncombining adjective
  • dzˌԲˈٲ noun
  • dzˈԱ noun
  • dzˈԲ adjective
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Word History and Origins

Origin of combine1

First recorded in 1375–1425; late Middle English combinen, from Middle French combiner, from Late Latin dzī, equivalent to com- com- + -ī, verb derived from īī “by twos” ( binary )
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Word History and Origins

Origin of combine1

C15: from Late Latin dzī, from Latin com- together + īī two by two
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Synonym Study

See mix.
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Example Sentences

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Former President Joe Biden’s policy towards AI, combined with a lack of legislative action, was criticized for doing too little to rein in Big Tech’s domination of the industry.

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That speaks to a profound problem that countries around the world face: How can they combine the thinking of the public and the thinking of the elected representatives in a coherent process?

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If you want to combine a music festival with a sunshine holiday then this could be your best bet.

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Lord Adebowale said his mother's missed diagnosis, combined with the sub-standard care she received when admitted to hospital for the final time, had left his family upset and searching for answers.

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Carpenter's history, combined with the hyperbolic nature of the album art, should be the first clue that she might be playing with audiences.

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When To Use

doescombine mean?

To combine means to join two or more things together into a single unit.When things are combined, they form combinations. Less commonly, combine can also be used as a noun to refer to several different things, especially a grain harvester and an event at which athletes showcase their skills.Example: At the draft combine, scouts are looking for a player who combines strength, agility, and intelligence in a single package.

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