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combine

[ verb kuhm-bahyn kom-bahyn noun kom-bahyn, kuhm-bahyn kom-bahyn ]

verb (used with object)

combined, combining.
  1. 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:

  2. to possess or exhibit in union:

    a plan that combines the best features of several other plans.

  3. to harvest (grain) with a combine.


verb (used without object)

combined, combining.
  1. to unite; coalesce:

    The clay combined with the water to form a thick paste.

    Antonyms:

  2. to unite for a common purpose; join forces:

    After the two factions combined, they proved invincible.

  3. to enter into chemical union.
  4. to use a combine in harvesting.

noun

  1. a combination of persons or groups for the furtherance of their political, commercial, or other interests, as a syndicate, cartel, or trust.

    Synonyms: , , ,

  2. a harvesting machine for cutting and threshing grain in the field.

combine

verb

  1. to integrate or cause to be integrated; join together
  2. to unite or cause to unite to form a chemical compound
  3. agriculture to harvest (crops) with a combine harvester
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged†2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

noun

  1. agriculture short for combine harvester
  2. an association of enterprises, esp in order to gain a monopoly of a market
  3. an association of business corporations, political parties, sporting clubs, etc, for a common purpose
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged†2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Derived Forms

  • ³¦´Ç³¾ËŒ²ú¾±²Ô²¹Ëˆ²ú¾±±ô¾±³Ù²â, noun
  • ³¦´Ç³¾Ëˆ²ú¾±²Ô±ð°ù, noun
  • ³¦´Ç³¾Ëˆ²ú¾±²Ô²¹²ú±ô±ð, adjective
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Other ˜yÐÄvlog Forms

  • ³¦´Ç³¾Â·²ú¾±²Ôİù noun
  • ¾±²Ôt±ð°ù·³¦´Ç³¾Â·²ú¾±²Ô±ð verb (used with object) intercombined intercombining
  • ²Ô´Ç²Ôc´Ç³¾Â·²ú¾±²Ôi²Ô²µ adjective
  • ±è°ù±ðc´Ç³¾Â·²ú¾±²Ô±ð verb precombined precombining
  • °ù±ðc´Ç³¾Â·²ú¾±²Ô±ð verb recombined recombining
  • re³¦´Ç³¾Â·²ú¾±²Ôİù noun
  • ³Ü²Ôc´Ç³¾Â·²ú¾±²Ôi²Ô²µ adjective
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of combine1

First recorded in 1375–1425; late Middle English combinen, from Middle French combiner, from Late Latin ³¦´Ç³¾²úÄ«²ÔÄå°ù±ð, equivalent to com- com- + -²úÄ«²ÔÄå°ù±ð, verb derived from ²úÄ«²ÔÄ« “by twos†( binary )
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of combine1

C15: from Late Latin ³¦´Ç³¾²úÄ«²ÔÄå°ù±ð, from Latin com- together + ²úÄ«²ÔÄ« two by two
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Her parents said they were planning to visit her last November, a combined visit for Thanksgiving and her 35th birthday.

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Gently fold the wet ingredients into the dry until just combined — don’t overmix!

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“Today, we officially take the step to combine the data, models, compute, distribution and talent. This combination will unlock immense potential by blending xAI’s advanced AI capability and expertise with X’s massive reach.â€

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For their investigations, the researchers combined physiological studies - such as imaging techniques to visualise processes in the fly brain, chemical analyses of environmental odours, and behavioural studies.

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More About Combine

What doesÌýcombine mean?

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.

Where doesÌýcombine come from?

The first records of the word combine come from around the 1400s. It is derived from the Late Latin ³¦´Ç³¾²úÄ«²ÔÄå°ù±ð, which is formed from com-, meaning “together,†and ²úÄ«²ÔÄ«, meaning “two by two.â€

Combining often involves joining two things, but it can be more than two. When you combine multiple things, the idea is to form a single thing. Chefs combine ingredients to create a dish. Elements combine to form molecules. Writers combine words to form sentences, and combine sentences to form paragraphs, and combine paragraphs to hit their word count. People can combine efforts to achieve a goal, or combine their powers to summon Captain Planet, or combine vehicles to form Voltron, or combine pop culture references to hit their word count.

Less commonly, combine can be used as a noun, in which case it is pronounced “COM-bine.†In the context of farming, a combine is a machine used to harvest grain. (It can also be used as a verb in this context, meaning “to harvest grain with a combine machine.†It is pronounced the same way as the noun.) As a noun, combine can also be used to refer to a combination or group, such as an association or organizations, though this use is uncommon. In sports, a combine is an event in which new players can showcase their talents for teams. It is especially used in the phrases draft combine and scouting combine.

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What are some other forms related to combine?

  • combination (noun)
  • combinable (adjective)
  • combinability (noun)
  • combiner (noun)
  • intercombine (noun)
  • noncombining (adjective)
  • precombine (verb)

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How isÌýcombine used in real life?

Combine can be used in countless contexts. Both abstract and tangible things can be combined.

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Which of the following words could be considered an antonym (opposite) of combine?

A. together
B. bond
C. fuse
D. separate

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