combine
/kəmˈbaɪn/
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Also a noun
Meaning
To unite or merge two or more things into a single unit, mixture, or state.
Combine the dry ingredients in a large bowl before adding the milk.
Can these two departments be successfully combined without layoffs?
To possess or display multiple qualities, roles, or features simultaneously.
Her novel combines historical facts with vivid fiction.
The new hybrid vehicle successfully combined impressive power and fuel efficiency.
To join together with others to achieve a shared purpose or outcome.
Several local charities combined to build a community center.
The two independent labs are combining their research efforts this year.
How it's used
When this means “join separate things together”
- combine the ingredients
“combine them.”
You need to combine the ingredients gently.
When this means “join with another party”
- combine with other groups
“combine with them.”
Our team decided to combine with their committee.
Collocations
- combine efforts
- combine forces
- combine resources
Meaning
A large farming machine that cuts, threshes, and cleans grain crops in a single continuous operation.
The farmer drove the combine through the wheat field all afternoon.
How many combines does that commercial grain operation own?
A coalition or syndicate of commercial, industrial, or political groups joined for common advantage.
An international oil combine controlled most of the drilling rights in the region.
Antitrust regulators carefully scrutinized the powerful industrial combine.
Collocations
- combine harvester
Synonyms
- consortium
- syndicate
- cartel