Meanings
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1
verb
To join two or more things together to make a single thing.
Combine the milk and the hot water in a large bowl.
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2
verb
To mix different elements together.
I combined the butter and the sugar to make a batter.
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3
verb
To come together and unite as one.
These two substances combine easily.
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4
verb
To have two or more qualities at the same time.
She combines great talent with hard work.
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Etymology
From combine, referring to the merger and purchase of various underground railway, tram and bus companies in London, combining them into one organisation. Originally applied to Underground Electric Railways of London Company Ltd, since used for successor organisations.