combine

/'kɔmbain/
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combine

A farmer drives a combine through a golden wheat field.

Definition

  1. Verb:

    • To join or merge two or more things together to form a single entity or to function as one: This is the core meaning, referring to the act of uniting separate elements.
    • To mix or blend different substances or components: Often used in contexts of chemistry, cooking, or any process where ingredients are intermixed.
    • To possess or exhibit two or more qualities or characteristics simultaneously: Used to describe a person or thing that has multiple, often distinct, attributes.

  2. Noun:

    • A group of people or companies acting together for a commercial purpose: Specifically refers to a syndicate, trust, or cartel formed to control production and reduce competition.
    • A combined harvester: A large agricultural machine that reaps, threshes, and cleans grain in a single operation across a field.
Examples of Usage

  • Verb:

    • We need to combine our efforts to solve this problem.
    • To make the sauce, combine the oil and vinegar in a bowl.
    • Her teaching style combines patience with high expectations.

  • Noun:

    • The oil combine was accused of fixing prices.
    • The farmer drove the combine through the wheat field.
Advanced Usage
  • "To combine against": To unite in opposition to a common threat or competitor.
    • The smaller companies combined against the market leader.
  • "In combination with": Used together with something else.
    • This drug is most effective in combination with a healthy diet.
Variants and Related Words
  • Combination (n): The act or result of combining; a mixture or alliance.
    • A successful combination of flavors.
  • Combined (adj): Joined or united.
    • The combined efforts of the team led to victory.
  • Combiner (n): One who or that which combines (less common).
  • Combine harvester (n): The full term for the agricultural machine.
Synonyms
  • Merge: To cause to combine or coalesce.
  • Unite: To join together for a common purpose.
  • Blend: To mix smoothly and inseparably.
  • Amalgamate: To combine into a unified structure.
  • Integrate: To bring parts together into a whole.
Related Phrasal Verbs
  • Combine with: To join or mix one thing with another.
    • Hydrogen combines with oxygen to form water.
Related Idioms
  • A winning combination: A pair or group of factors that work very well together to ensure success.
    • Hard work and talent are a winning combination.
combine

A farmer drives a combine through a golden wheat field.

Noun
  1. an occurrence that results in things being united
  2. a consortium of independent organizations formed to limit competition by controlling the production and distribution of a product or service
    • they set up the trust in the hope of gaining a monopoly
  3. harvester that heads and threshes and cleans grain while moving across the field
Verb
  1. mix together different elements
    • The colors blend well
  2. gather in a mass, sum, or whole
  3. join for a common purpose or in a common action
    • These forces combined with others
  4. add together from different sources
    • combine resources
  5. combine so as to form a whole; mix
    • compound the ingredients
  6. put or add together
    • combine resources
  7. have or possess in combination
    • she unites charm with a good business sense

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