coalesce
Translation
to merge, to unite, to combine
Examples
The small groups coalesced into a larger movement.
The small groups coalesced into a larger movement.
The droplets of water coalesced into a puddle.
The droplets of water coalesced into a puddle.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to come together to form one larger group The small groups coalesced.
((sth.)) ((into sth.)) to come together to form (sth.) The groups coalesced into a larger movement.
Similar Words
Synonyms: merge, unite, combine, fuse; Antonyms: separate, divide
Etymology
From Latin 'co-' (together) + 'alescere' (to grow up). Literally 'to grow up together'.
Memory Tips
Think of a 'coalition', which is a group that has coalesced for a common purpose.