Combine
WordNet
noun
(1) Harvester that heads and threshes and cleans grain while moving across the field
(2) An occurrence that results in things being united
(3) 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"
verb
(4) Put or add together
"Combine resources"
(5) Mix together different elements
"The colors blend well"
(6) Gather in a mass, sum, or whole
(7) Combine so as to form a whole; mix
"Compound the ingredients"
(8) Add together from different sources
"Combine resources"
(9) Join for a common purpose or in a common action
"These forces combined with others"
(10) Have or possess in combination
"She unites charm with a good business sense"
WiktionaryText
Etymology
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Verb
- to bring (two or more things or activities) together; to unite
- Combine the milk and the hot water in a large bowl.
- I'm combining business and pleasure on this trip.
- to have two or more things or properties that function together
- Joe combines the intelligence of a rock with the honesty of a politician.
Noun
- A short form for combine harvester.
- We can't finish harvesting because our combine is stuck in the mud.
- A concern, consortium or syndicate.