combine

The definition of combine is to join together or to unite.

(verb)

When you mix salt and pepper, this is an example of a situation where you combine salt and pepper.
When you join with someone else who believes in the same thing you do, this is an example of a situation where you combine your efforts.

See combine in Webster's New World College Dictionary

transitive verb, intransitive verb combined, combining

Origin: ME combinen < OFr combiner < LL combinare, to unite < L com-, together + bini, two by two < base of bis: see bi-

noun

☆ a machine for harvesting and threshing grain
an association of persons, corporations, etc. for commercial or political, sometimes unethical, purposes

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See combine in American Heritage Dictionary 4

verb com·bined, com·bin·ing, com·bines

verb, transitive

To bring into a state of unity; merge.
To join (two or more substances) to make a single substance, such as a chemical compound; mix.
To possess or exhibit in combination: The choreography, which combines artistry and athletics, is extremely innovative.
(kŏmˈbīnˌ) To harvest (a grain crop) using a cutting, threshing, and cleaning machine.

verb, intransitive

To become united; coalesce.
To join forces for a common purpose. See Synonyms at join.
Chemistry To form a compound.
(kŏmˈbīnˌ) To harvest a grain crop using a cutting, threshing, and cleaning machine: “Norwegian bachelor farmers combining in their antique McCormacks” (Garrison Keillor).

noun (kŏmˈbīnˌ)

A power-operated harvesting machine that cuts, threshes, and cleans grain.
An association of people or groups united for the furtherance of political or commercial interests.
A combination.

Origin:

Origin: Middle English combinen

Origin: , from Old French combiner

Origin: , from Late Latin combīnāre

Origin: : Latin com-, com-

Origin: + bīnī, two by two; see dwo- in Indo-European roots

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