coalesce
Translation
to coalesce, to merge, to unite, to combine
Examples
The small groups coalesced into one large team.
The small groups coalesced into one large team.
The droplets of water coalesced on the cold glass.
The droplets of water coalesced on the cold glass.
Grammar Patterns
((subject)) coalesce ((into sth.)) to come together to form one group or mass The small groups coalesced into one large team.
Similar Words
Synonyms: merge, unite, combine, fuse; Antonyms: separate, divide, scatter
Etymology
From Latin 'co-' (together) + 'alescere' (to grow up). Literally, 'to grow together'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'co-' as in 'co-worker' (together) and imagine small things growing together into one.