combine

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US /kəmˈbaɪn/ UK /ˈkɒm.baɪn/
verb Freq #9587

Meanings

  1. 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.

  2. 2
    verb

    To mix different elements together.

    I combined the butter and the sugar to make a batter.

  3. 3
    verb

    To come together and unite as one.

    These two substances combine easily.

  4. 4
    verb

    To have two or more qualities at the same time.

    She combines great talent with hard work.

Thesaurus

Synonyms
1 verb · to join two or more things... compound
2 verb · to mix different elements... flux
Opposites
Word family
Forms combinedcombinescombining
Derived forms combinabilitycombinablecombinationcombinatorycombinedcombinementdecombineincombineintercombinenoncombiningprecombinerecombine

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.

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