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to combine
01
to mix in order to make a single unit
Transitive: to combine different elements or materials
Examples
The chef combined various ingredients to make a flavorful sauce for the pasta.
02
(of different elements) to come together in order to shape a single unit or a group
Intransitive
Grammatical Information
Composition
Simple
Action verb
Regular
Present tense
combine
3rd person singular
combines
Present participle
combining
Past simple
combined
Past participle
combined
Examples
During the brainstorming session, ideas from team members combine to shape a comprehensive plan.
03
to have or include multiple elements together
Ditransitive: to combine an element with another
Examples
The new smartphone combines advanced technology with sleek design.
04
(of two or more substances) to come together to form a compound, molecule, or chemical reaction
Intransitive
Examples
Hydrogen and oxygen combine to form water (H2O) through a chemical reaction.
05
to join together in pursuit of a shared goal or advantage
Intransitive
Examples
Different community groups combined to organize a successful fundraiser for local charities.
Combine
Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Inanimate
Composition
Compound
Countable
Plural form
combines
02
an occurrence that results in things being united
Lexical Tree
combination
combinative
combinatorial
combine
