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combine Definition

com·bine (kəm bīn′; for n. & v.3, käm′bīn′)

transitive verb, intransitive verb -·bined′, -·bin′·ing

  1. to come or bring into union; act or mix together; unite; join
  2. to unite to form a chemical compound
  3. ☆

    Etymology: < combine

    to harvest and thresh with a combine

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

noun

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

combine Related Forms

com·bin′·able adjective com·bin′er noun

combine Synonyms

combine

v.

  1. To bring together

    join, connect, couple, link; see consolidate 2, join 1.

  2. To become one

    fuse, merge, blend; see mix 1, unite 1. See syn. study at join.

combine Usage Examples

Object

  • strength: Maximum strength combined with minimum weight is gained by the monocoque design with stressed sides, wheel arches and roofing.
  • harvester: These big combine harvesters make short work of the harvest.
  • element: They should consider how to combine elements from each of their designs into a final piece.
  • expertise: Research Fellows and staff combine expertise in diverse disciplines including law, finance, economics and politics.
  • simplicity: Their poems are quiet, but combine an apparent simplicity with statements which have a universal ring.
  • elegance: The center combines the elegance of a period house with the modern facilities of a first class training center.

Preposition: with

  • convenience: Offering a far greater choice than the high street combined with the convenience of the internet, Sharpcards help people communicate more effectively.
  • lack: This deterioration in the weather, combined with the lack of oxygen, creates a sort of insidious cold that creeps up on you.
  • fact: This, combined with the fact that Spreckelsen receives incentive pay, calls into question his independence on appointment.
  • ability: The HIGH QUALITY of the product ( combined with the ability to supply it efficiently ) will be the MAIN SELLING POINT.
  • calcium: At least half of the magnesium in the body is combined with calcium and phosphorus in bones.

Infinitive complement

  • create: The success of Come Together is the way the band have combined to create such a strong sound.
  • produce: These effects combine to produce an image which varies in intensity ( tone ) in the range direction across the image.
  • form: In the 1970s the senior schools combined to form William Crane Comprehensive School.
  • make: Projects have been combined to make your workflow more efficient.
  • give: Quality diving coupled with excellent accommodation facilities combine to give you a liveaboard experience that will last in the memory for ever.

Modifying Another Word

  • cleverly: You are shown how to work with the stitches independantly and also ways of cleverly combining them.
  • uniquely: Here research, education and ecological living are uniquely combined.
  • seamlessly: It combines seamlessly with electronic virtuality that can be linked to e-learning, podcasting, digital broadcasting, wind-up and solar powered receivers.

Preposition: in

meta-analysis: Method of combination of primary studies The primary studies were combined in a meta-analysis.