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combine
[kuhm-bahyn, kom-bahyn, kom-bahyn, kuhm-bahyn, kom-bahyn]
verb (used with object)
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:to possess or exhibit in union.
a plan that combines the best features of several other plans.
to harvest (grain) with a combine.
verb (used without object)
to unite; coalesce.
The clay combined with the water to form a thick paste.
Antonyms:to unite for a common purpose; join forces.
After the two factions combined, they proved invincible.
to enter into chemical union.
to use a combine in harvesting.
noun
a combination.
a combination of persons or groups for the furtherance of their political, commercial, or other interests, as a syndicate, cartel, or trust.
Synonyms: , , ,a harvesting machine for cutting and threshing grain in the field.
combine
verb
to integrate or cause to be integrated; join together
to unite or cause to unite to form a chemical compound
agriculture to harvest (crops) with a combine harvester
noun
agriculture short for combine harvester
an association of enterprises, esp in order to gain a monopoly of a market
an association of business corporations, political parties, sporting clubs, etc, for a common purpose
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
Word History and Origins
Word History and Origins
Origin of combine1
Synonym Study
Example Sentences
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.
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?
If you want to combine a music festival with a sunshine holiday then this could be your best bet.
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.
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
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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