combine
Translation
to combine, to join, to merge
Examples
We should combine our efforts to succeed.
We should combine our efforts to succeed.
The recipe combines flour with sugar and eggs.
The recipe combines flour with sugar and eggs.
She combines work with studying.
She combines work with studying.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) with ((sth.)) to join (sth.) with (sth.) Combine the flour with the eggs.
((sth.)) and ((sth.)) to join (sth.) and (sth.) together They combined their skills and experience.
((sth.)) to possess qualities together She combines intelligence and humor.
Similar Words
Synonyms: unite, merge, join; Antonyms: separate, divide
Etymology
From Latin 'combinare' (to join two by two), from 'com-' (together) and 'bini' (two by two).
Memory Tips
Think of a 'combine harvester,' a machine that combines several farming operations.