combine
Translation
to combine, to unite, to merge
Examples
We can combine our ideas to make a better plan.
We can combine our ideas to make a better plan.
The recipe combines flour, sugar, and eggs.
The recipe combines flour, sugar, and eggs.
She combines her job with caring for her children.
She combines her job with caring for her children.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) with ((sth.)) to combine (sth.) with (sth.) Combine the flour with the sugar.
((sth.)) and ((sth.)) to combine (sth.) and (sth.) The recipe combines flour and eggs.
Similar Words
Synonyms: unite, merge, mix, blend
Etymology
From Latin 'combinare' (to unite), from 'com-' (together) and 'bini' (two by two).
Memory Tips
'Com-' means 'together', so to 'combine' is to bring things together.